HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

I woke up sick today and about an hour ago i showered in hot water after that i got very nauseous and dizzy my heart rate was slow and breathing was hard any idea why this happened?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Nausea presumes your vagus nerve was stimulated by a stomach issue and/or hot shower. When the vagus nerve is stimulated, the heart rate slows,blood pressure can fall and significant lightheadedness occurs. A hot shower will also cause the blood pressure to drop as it dilates arterioles throughout the body. I assume you've recovered from this reaction.

Answered 1/16/2023

0 views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

I have had chest pain since november. Symptoms headache, dizzy, heart race, arms go tingly, fever, hard to sleep. Any ideas?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Mom felt nausea, dizziness, headache and had a heart rate of 47. She was sent medication for the n+d but was told low heart rate happens.Is this true?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Experiencing pale skin, nausea, dizziness and lightheadedness. also has slight headache and an increased heart rate of 127. What could this be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I have anexity and I have the following symtoms: dizzy, nausea, tight head, not sure what's wrong with me, I had a really bad anexity attack after drinking and working too hard for a month and I thought I was having a heart attack... Had the same symptoms

10 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

I woke up this morning feeling dizzy, nauseous and my heart skipping beats randomly. I have been diagnosed with anxiety in the pass and my heart has skipped beats before. But this don't feel like anxiety. Should there be cause for alarm?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Have severe acid reflux type symptoms. Also have spells and moments I get very dizzy and nauseous with high heart rate and high fatigue (Dr ruled out heart). Seeing a GI but want to see if anyone has ideas. Have had this off and on since September?
28 weeks pregnant experiencing rapid dizziness, nausea, increased heart rate, heavy breathing, blurred vision, increase in body temperature. is it my blood pressure?
Yesterday, I suddenly got heart pain, dizzy & nausea. I had some water, after 20min, I was throwing up. Today, my heart feels bruised & chest is heavy?
Seizures(about 5) for the last 6 mo., rapid heart rate, chest pain directly between breasts, dizziness daily, dehydration, and head aches. Any ideas?
I exercised on a bike yesterday, after my heart rate stayed high for a long time, nausea, and dizziness. Today I still have chest pain on and off?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.