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What Causes Blurred Vision Along With Dizzy Spells?
It is usual for me to feel dizzy when i first stand up but For about 4 days I feel like that all the time... I feel o.k when I m laying down but standing (even sitting) I feel weak and queasy......2 days ago I stood up walked about 4 steps then totally blacked out. I have also noticed that my eyesight is blurry.... What do these things mean? Are any of these things related?
Wed, 5 Aug 2015
Hello there,
Well I've gone through your query.One thing is that it would have been more useful if you had mentioned your age and gender.Also I would like to know if there was any head injury.
From whatever you have described here,it looks as though you are having postural hypotension and syncopal attacks.Postural hypotension means decrease in your blood pressure when you suddenly get up causing dizziness.I would like to suggest you to
1. Get you blood checked for the amount of haemoglobin.
2. Get your B.P checked both in the sitting and standing position and can give the readings.
3. Get your blood sugar levels checked.
3. Keep yourself well hydrated.Have atleast 2-3 lit of water everyday.
4. Dont get up from your seat suddenly.It may cause dizziness and fainting.Get up slowly from your seat.
5. If you are to get from a sleeping position to standing one,dont do it quick.First sit by the edge of the bed and then slowly get up.This will let your body adapt to the changes in the position and adjust the BP accordingly.
6. It would be helpful to know if you have had seizures anytime or if you suffer from migraine.In that case you may have these problems due to that which require treatment.
If u have any such attack,then sit on you seat immediately and bend down so that your head is below your knees.This allows for adequate blood supply to brain and be in that position till you feel better.Have some cool water with salt and sugar added to it or some juice or soft drink.
Hope your concerns have been answered.Thankyou
Well I've gone through your query.One thing is that it would have been more useful if you had mentioned your age and gender.Also I would like to know if there was any head injury.
From whatever you have described here,it looks as though you are having postural hypotension and syncopal attacks.Postural hypotension means decrease in your blood pressure when you suddenly get up causing dizziness.I would like to suggest you to
1. Get you blood checked for the amount of haemoglobin.
2. Get your B.P checked both in the sitting and standing position and can give the readings.
3. Get your blood sugar levels checked.
3. Keep yourself well hydrated.Have atleast 2-3 lit of water everyday.
4. Dont get up from your seat suddenly.It may cause dizziness and fainting.Get up slowly from your seat.
5. If you are to get from a sleeping position to standing one,dont do it quick.First sit by the edge of the bed and then slowly get up.This will let your body adapt to the changes in the position and adjust the BP accordingly.
6. It would be helpful to know if you have had seizures anytime or if you suffer from migraine.In that case you may have these problems due to that which require treatment.
If u have any such attack,then sit on you seat immediately and bend down so that your head is below your knees.This allows for adequate blood supply to brain and be in that position till you feel better.Have some cool water with salt and sugar added to it or some juice or soft drink.
Hope your concerns have been answered.Thankyou
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