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What Do Recurrent Episodes Of Head Rush Indicate?
Question: Hi I hope you can help what causes the feeling off passing out but not actualy passing out whilst I am sitting and relaxing it feels like a head rush
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Detailed Answer:
I read your question carefully and I understand your concern.
There can be several causes for the feeling you describe.
Blood pressure fluctuations may be one common cause of such symptoms. For that reason some blood pressure measurements are advised, perhaps a 24 hours Holter monitoring may be considered (where a device is carried throughout the day monitoring your blood pressure).
Heart issues such as arrhythmias, abnormal heart rhythm, may also manifest in such a way because they may alter blood supply to the brain, so an EKG is also advised.
Metabolic or hormonal causes need also be considered, causes such as high thyroid functio or low glucose. Some routine blood tests can be scheduled for that purpose.
If all the above results normal then anxiety may be considered as well. Actually it's perhaps the most common cause but it should be considered last, when other more serious causes have been excluded.
I remain at your disposal for other questions.
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Detailed Answer:
I read your question carefully and I understand your concern.
There can be several causes for the feeling you describe.
Blood pressure fluctuations may be one common cause of such symptoms. For that reason some blood pressure measurements are advised, perhaps a 24 hours Holter monitoring may be considered (where a device is carried throughout the day monitoring your blood pressure).
Heart issues such as arrhythmias, abnormal heart rhythm, may also manifest in such a way because they may alter blood supply to the brain, so an EKG is also advised.
Metabolic or hormonal causes need also be considered, causes such as high thyroid functio or low glucose. Some routine blood tests can be scheduled for that purpose.
If all the above results normal then anxiety may be considered as well. Actually it's perhaps the most common cause but it should be considered last, when other more serious causes have been excluded.
I remain at your disposal for other questions.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
thanks for your advise I am on high blood pressure tablets and I have had a number o ecgs and all was normal do you think that my blood pressure tablets are causing this I have been on them for over 2 years but these symptoms have only started in the last year
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Thank you for the additional information.
It might have been useful if you had mentioned the names of the medication. There are many different blood pressure lowering drugs with different side effects.
Generally speaking blood pressure medication may cause such symptoms when it is a case of over medication, with as a result an excessive lowering of the blood pressure values.
Let me know if I can further assist you.
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Detailed Answer:
Thank you for the additional information.
It might have been useful if you had mentioned the names of the medication. There are many different blood pressure lowering drugs with different side effects.
Generally speaking blood pressure medication may cause such symptoms when it is a case of over medication, with as a result an excessive lowering of the blood pressure values.
Let me know if I can further assist you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
sorry i did not mention my medication the names are Ramipril 5mg and Bendroflumethiazide
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The medication and dosages you are under are moderate, they are unlikely to produce huge drops in blood pressure. So unless you have been noticing low values in recent measurements it is unlikely for that to be the cause. The fact it is when resting supports that as well (most commonly on standing).
Given the fact you have had multiple normal ECGs I would say that is unlikely as well.
So I would get some blood tests for thyroid function and glucose values next. An electrolyte panel is advisable among the blood tests as well, medications can alter electrolyte concentrations.
I hope to have been of help.
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Detailed Answer:
The medication and dosages you are under are moderate, they are unlikely to produce huge drops in blood pressure. So unless you have been noticing low values in recent measurements it is unlikely for that to be the cause. The fact it is when resting supports that as well (most commonly on standing).
Given the fact you have had multiple normal ECGs I would say that is unlikely as well.
So I would get some blood tests for thyroid function and glucose values next. An electrolyte panel is advisable among the blood tests as well, medications can alter electrolyte concentrations.
I hope to have been of help.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks for your advise I will contact my GP and arrange for the blood tests you advised many thanks
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You're welcome.
Detailed Answer:
You're welcome. Hopefully nothing will turn out, as I said often it is just an issue of anxiety.
Wishing you good health.
You're welcome.
Detailed Answer:
You're welcome. Hopefully nothing will turn out, as I said often it is just an issue of anxiety.
Wishing you good health.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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