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What Causes Dizziness Followed By Fainting And Double Vision?

hi. my name is Connie, my dad is 78. a very healthy man, works al the time, still very strong and muscular, the past month and a half he has felt weak, dizzy, has passed out three times hitting the floor, now he has double vision that the dr says with therepy will go away in months, he is a diabetic but keeps his sugar under control, he had a double bypass over ten years ago but was working within 4 days after surgery, he had prostate cancer and had the prostate removed over 6 years ago and his psi level is 0. he has had his gall bladder removed also, he walks several miles a day, eats healthy, they thought he had a stroke yesterday and transported him to the hospital because he had another passing out episode, they did mri of his head, ct scans, and was getting ready to do another mri of his neck checking the arteries in the neck, today he has a yellowish tent to his skin , when the neurologist had him stand to his feet today during an exam when he stands he gets a severe headache, pain shooting from his neck and gets very hot in his head and face then passes out, any ideas of something it could be would be greatly appreciated, all tests are coming back negative, thank you,
Mon, 19 Feb 2018
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Hello,

Thanks for your query on HCM

"As"per your clinical history is concerned please follow like this -

1)Do a clinical examination by your Doctor [Neurologist]and to confirm treatment plan do check [Fasting blood sugar, Lipid profile, and amino acid homocysteine level]

2)Discuss with your Doctor about [Carotid ultrasonography], Magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) and ECG/ECHO.

3)Regarding prescription medications discuss [clopidogrel] and discuss [Angioplasty] if indicated in scan reports.

Do follow lifestyle modifications like this -

1)Don't smoke. Stopping smoking reduces your risk of a TIA or a stroke.

2)Try to limit cholesterol and fat. Cutting back on cholesterol and fat, especially saturated fat and trans fat, in your diet may reduce buildup of plaques in your arteries.

3)Try to eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. These foods contain nutrients such as potassium, folate and antioxidants, which may protect against a TIA or a stroke.

4)Try to limit sodium. If you have high blood pressure, avoiding salty foods and not adding salt to food may reduce your blood pressure. Avoiding salt may not prevent hypertension, but excess sodium may increase blood pressure.

5)Do exercise regularly. If you have high blood pressure, regular exercise is one of the few ways you can lower your blood pressure without drugs.

6)Try to limit alcohol intake. Drink alcohol in moderation, if at all.

7)Try to maintain a healthy weight. Being overweight contributes to other risk factors, such as high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Losing weight with diet and exercise may lower your blood pressure and improve your cholesterol levels.

8)Don't use illicit drugs like cocaine.

9)Try to control diabetes. You can manage diabetes and high blood pressure with diet, exercise, weight control and, when necessary, medication.

Hope that helps

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What Causes Dizziness Followed By Fainting And Double Vision?

Hello, Thanks for your query on HCM As per your clinical history is concerned please follow like this - 1)Do a clinical examination by your Doctor [Neurologist]and to confirm treatment plan do check [Fasting blood sugar, Lipid profile, and amino acid homocysteine level] 2)Discuss with your Doctor about [Carotid ultrasonography], Magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) and ECG/ECHO. 3)Regarding prescription medications discuss [clopidogrel] and discuss [Angioplasty] if indicated in scan reports. Do follow lifestyle modifications like this - 1)Don t smoke. Stopping smoking reduces your risk of a TIA or a stroke. 2)Try to limit cholesterol and fat. Cutting back on cholesterol and fat, especially saturated fat and trans fat, in your diet may reduce buildup of plaques in your arteries. 3)Try to eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. These foods contain nutrients such as potassium, folate and antioxidants, which may protect against a TIA or a stroke. 4)Try to limit sodium. If you have high blood pressure, avoiding salty foods and not adding salt to food may reduce your blood pressure. Avoiding salt may not prevent hypertension, but excess sodium may increase blood pressure. 5)Do exercise regularly. If you have high blood pressure, regular exercise is one of the few ways you can lower your blood pressure without drugs. 6)Try to limit alcohol intake. Drink alcohol in moderation, if at all. 7)Try to maintain a healthy weight. Being overweight contributes to other risk factors, such as high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Losing weight with diet and exercise may lower your blood pressure and improve your cholesterol levels. 8)Don t use illicit drugs like cocaine. 9)Try to control diabetes. You can manage diabetes and high blood pressure with diet, exercise, weight control and, when necessary, medication. Hope that helps