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Why do i have such intolerance to the heat? sunny and 80 degrees i should be outside but when i am, i get hot, heart rate increases, and i feel faint

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Dr. Volkan Tuzcu answered

Specializes in Pediatric Cardiology

Heart : You maybe having vasovagal symptoms , Check your blood pressure when you have symptoms to see whether it is low

Answered 7/22/2015

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