Question 1

i was nearly fainted 3 times & really fainted 2 times within 3 months. sudden dizziness, sweating, vision blackout when standing. often hands shaking.

Accepted Answer

Fainting: Those findings are not normal and you should see your physician for evaluation and therapy if needed.

Question 2

got pap smear for the first time. found it painful. i experienced sudden dizziness, extreme sweating, fatigue afterwards. what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Vasovagal: Basically, it means you're alive and properly sensitive. Let your physicians in the future know that you "got a little bit vagal" on your first. Congratulations on this milestone -- it's saved lots and lots of lives.

Question 3

get sudden dizziness with sweating, palpitation. followed by flatulence, nausea, muscle ache, low energy .on passing motion it tends to settle .

Accepted Answer

Issues: The dizziness, palpitation, and sweating may be due to a cardiac arrhythmia. The flatulence, nausea, ache and energy are likely a separate problem. A 24 hour holter or 30 day event monitor exam should help pinpoint whether you're having an arrhthmia and, if so, what kind - which will direct therapy.

Question 4

what would cause unexplained dizziness followed by heavy sweating?

Accepted Answer

Vasovagal reaction: An overactive vagal nerve reflex can slow down the heart and lower the blood pressure.  This usually goes away in minutes when the head is lowered down to the heart level by simply lying down.  In someone with hypertension, this could be do to a reaction to your blood pressure medications.  Your doctor show know about this.

Question 5

why is he experiencing dizziness and sweating, but says he feels better after 10 minutes?

Accepted Answer

Vagal reaction: Stimulation of the vagus nerve can cause this type of short term reaction. Typically it's a benign process.

Question 6

what can cause sweating allot all of a sudden with dizziness and headaces i'm sweating allot lately?

Accepted Answer

Viral URI: I would worry about infectious disease first. Do you have any other flu-like symptoms of cough, runny nose, stuffy nose, rash, sore throat, nausea or vomiting or diarrhea? Upper respiratory infections with viruses can cause sweating, headaches, and dizziness. Are you eating regularly? If your symptoms continue, it would be best to visit your local physician for evaluation.

Question 7

my husband is sweating, dizzy, hot and cold. what could be?

Accepted Answer

Several causes: It is hard to tell. Possibilities are any infection, diabetes, thyroid disease, medication side effects. Please check with your doctor.

Question 8

earlier today i had profuse sweating,  minor chest pain,  and mild dizziness.  it passed quickly and hasn't returned. how concerned should i be?

Accepted Answer

Chest pain: Always take chest pain serously, a trip to your doctors office will give you Borham ortuimtyktp review your risk factors for heart disease tin some tests and either treat you or just reassure you.

Question 9

dizziness, confusion, sweating, nausea, feeling out of it..what is wrong with me?

Accepted Answer

You need blood tests: You should see your doctor right away so that you can have blood work done. Are you taking any kind of medication/herbal supplement/diet pill? Are you under a lot of stress lately?Your thyroid function, blood count, metabolic profile, glucose test, pregnancy test(i presume you're female)are  tests that are likely to be checked.  It is difficult to point to one diagnosis without additional info.

Question 10

i had a flu shot yesterday.  4 hours later struck with extreme dizziness and sweating.  is that normal?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Dizziness and sweating are very vague symptoms with many causes.  You should check with your doctor.  Flu shots have many proteins (antigens) so that your body will produce antibodies and protect you from the flu.  This response includes cytokines, a chemical messenger that can cause symptoms in sensitive people.  However, they still should get the vaccine because influenza is much worse.

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I was nearly fainted 3 times & really fainted 2 times within 3 months. sudden dizziness, sweating, vision blackout when standing. often hands shaking.

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Got pap smear for the first time. found it painful. i experienced sudden dizziness, extreme sweating, fatigue afterwards. what does this mean?

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Get sudden dizziness with sweating, palpitation. followed by flatulence, nausea, muscle ache, low energy .on passing motion it tends to settle .

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What would cause unexplained dizziness followed by heavy sweating?

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Why is he experiencing dizziness and sweating, but says he feels better after 10 minutes?

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What can cause sweating allot all of a sudden with dizziness and headaces i'm sweating allot lately?

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My husband is sweating, dizzy, hot and cold. what could be?

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Earlier today i had profuse sweating, minor chest pain, and mild dizziness. it passed quickly and hasn't returned. how concerned should i be?

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Dizziness, confusion, sweating, nausea, feeling out of it..what is wrong with me?

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I had a flu shot yesterday. 4 hours later struck with extreme dizziness and sweating. is that normal?

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