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What Causes Blurred Vision, Excessive Sweating, Blocked Nose And Lethargy?

Posted on Tue, 29 Sep 2015

Question: I was working in my yard and started feeling odd. My vision got blurred and I started feeling a bit light headed. I was sweating a lot and my nose got congested, probably from my allergies. I sat down and put my head between my knees and then the only things I could think to do were to drink a glass of water and take a cold shower. I feel (and can see) fine now, only slightly lethargic. Was this heat exhaustion?

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Sounds like allergy

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I am Dr Mittal.
I think it is possible that what you had was a acute allergic reaction.
The fact that you felt better immediately after bath suggest that possibility.
And yes could have been heat exhaustion also.
I think the initiation of anti allergic medicine should be seriously considered. Take plenty of fluids.
Best of luck. Dr Mittal.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Saumya Mittal (33 hours later)

Is this something that may require an epi pen or other prescription medicine or should using over the counter meds be okay?

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Suggestions

Detailed Answer:
Ideally it needs a course of desensitisation for which you can meet allergy specialist.
Meanwhile, start levocetrizine 5 mg at bedtime.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj