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Can neurological disorders cause episodes of presyncope?
Query: Hello doctor, I keep having episodes of presyncope. I have been to the local emergency room (ER) four times and was admitted on the last time. During the course of those four visits, I had all my basic blood work done which came out normal. I had a computed tomography (CT) scan without contrast that... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read carefully your question and would explain that your symptoms could be related to different possible causes: A metabolic disorder. Vasovagal syncope. Cardiac arrhythmia. Seizures may mimic this symptomatology too. Coming to this point, I would recommend performi... Read Full »
What causes heart palpitations and presyncope?
Query: Hi doctor, I have heart palpitations and presyncope events. Please help me with it. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your attached ECG (electrocardiogram) is fine. There are some motion artifacts and no significant abnormalities. So these ECG (electrocardiogram) do not help to explain the cause of syncope. Were these ECG (electrocardiogram) obtained during the events? Because cardi... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, My husband has not had a bowel movement in two days. His urine is close to brown. When he lays down, there is a pressure on his head. When he stands up, he is dizzy and off balance. He drank close to a gallon of water yesterday and did not have the bowel all day. He did go it once but,... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your predominant complaints are constipation, giddiness on standing and discoloration of urine. Let me explain each. In diabetes, constipation could be due to diabetic gastropathy, in which the movement of the intestine is slow. It does not, however, happen suddenl... Read Full »
I have breathing problems, and when I stand for longer durations, I faint. Kindly advise.
Query: Hello doctor, My concern is that I sometimes have breathing problems at random times. I get really pale when I stand for longer durations and faint. I was being carried by a friend to a clinic, and I panicked and cried because I could not see anything. Everything was fine throughout the day after I... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is likely an episode of presyncope. This occurs due to prolonged standing, especially in the sun, and factors that precipitate this are weakness, dehydration, and improper diet. All the above-mentioned factors lead to temporary lowering of blood pressure and all s... Read Full »
Are presyncope episodes for long-duration suggestive of tumor or MS (multiple sclerosis)?
Query: Hi doctor, Over the past three years, I have random and progressively worsening presyncope episode, and I just feel lightheaded in general. I have had a normal EEG and a normal 14 day Holter monitor. An electrophysiologist said I have dysautonomia. Is it possible to have missed a tumor or MS? Pleas... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and would explain that it is less likely that your symptoms are caused by MS (multiple sclerosis) or a tumor. I agree with what your doctor said. Low blood pressure or orthostatic hypotension can cause such a clinical situation. For this rea... Read Full »