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What Causes Fainting In A 90 Year Old?
My mother-in-law is 90 years old. She has had three fainting spells in the last year. She was wearing a heart monitor the last episode and it showed no problem with the heart. She met with a Neurologist and they cannot find anything wrong. What could be causing the fainting?
Thu, 16 Oct 2014
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. Postural hypotension or hypoglycemia.
2. In the elderly symptoms are always exaggerated and at 90 years, support is necessary. Good nutritional support along with evaluation of blood pressure due to posture needs evaluation.
3. As she had three episodes, the house needs to be made injury proof. Avoid any sharp points all around house.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. Postural hypotension or hypoglycemia.
2. In the elderly symptoms are always exaggerated and at 90 years, support is necessary. Good nutritional support along with evaluation of blood pressure due to posture needs evaluation.
3. As she had three episodes, the house needs to be made injury proof. Avoid any sharp points all around house.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
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