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What Causes Lightheadedness, Excessive Sweating And Increased Heart Rate?

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Posted on Wed, 14 Oct 2015
Question: I am feeling light headed and clammy since getting ready for work this morning. I feel like my heart is racing, too. Since I came to work and eat a little something I feel a little better. But I am concerned.
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Answered by Dr. Ajay Panwar (5 hours later)
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Tell a few details:

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX XXXX,
Thanks for being on healthcaremagic.com.
I am Dr.Ajay Panwar,a neurologist,here to answer your query.

Though,I would say that you should visit to an ER.At this point,you should immediatedly get your blood pressure checked along with postural fall in blood pressure.An ECG and Blood sugar should also be recorded.

Further,I would like to know a few details-
1)Any other disease history-Diabetes?Hypertension?Heart disease?Thyroid disorder?or any other chronic disorder?
2)History of recent medicines used?Some medicines may cause this situation.
3)History of recent loose stools or vomiting?


Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Ajay Panwar (36 minutes later)
The only relevant point you bring up is I do take Thyroid medication but have been doing so for quite some time without a problem...Lyvoxel. It is a very small dosage. I have not history of the other ailments. I am a tense person though. I am feeling better but will make an appointment with my doctor and tell her. I do like sweets but try not to overdo. My blood pressure has always been ok, though moving in the hyper tense direction. Thanks.. XXXXXXX
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Answered by Dr. Ajay Panwar (8 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Thyroid function tests?

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX XXXX,
Thanks for being in follow-up and providing further details.

Its good that your symptoms are improving.It was probably a transient phenomena related to anxiety.I would suggest you to get a recent Thyroid function tests done,to look for thyroid status.Please do mental relaxation like meditation.I expect a full recovery for you,soon.

If you have any further questions,I shall be glad to answer else please close the thread,rate it and write a review as your rating will be of help to me.

Regards
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Lightheadedness, Excessive Sweating And Increased Heart Rate?

Brief Answer: Tell a few details: Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXXXX XXXX, Thanks for being on healthcaremagic.com. I am Dr.Ajay Panwar,a neurologist,here to answer your query. Though,I would say that you should visit to an ER.At this point,you should immediatedly get your blood pressure checked along with postural fall in blood pressure.An ECG and Blood sugar should also be recorded. Further,I would like to know a few details- 1)Any other disease history-Diabetes?Hypertension?Heart disease?Thyroid disorder?or any other chronic disorder? 2)History of recent medicines used?Some medicines may cause this situation. 3)History of recent loose stools or vomiting?