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A member asked:

My hands been shaking for the past 2 days lately i've been under a lot of stress. i blacked out yesterday when i got up off my seat what is the cause?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

I am not sure.: You may have had postural hypotension causing you to black out. Hydrate well. Blacking out can lead to significant injury. You need medical evaluation. Take care.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/25/2013

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