Please help, i'm worried. i'll give you 10 points!?!
Question: my dad passed out at work on wednesday, and almost passed out again today.
the doctors dont know why at all.
his blood pressure and heart rate are all good, and he's very healthy.
they say it could be from his medicine he's taking to keep his blood pressure down.
i'm just really worried.
do you know why this is happening?
and is this a bad thing?
Answers: my dad passed out at work on wednesday, and almost passed out again today.
the doctors dont know why at all.
his blood pressure and heart rate are all good, and he's very healthy.
they say it could be from his medicine he's taking to keep his blood pressure down.
i'm just really worried.
do you know why this is happening?
and is this a bad thing?
Hey Maddy,
Gee I wish I had a daughter....so sweet. Boy children are so different....
If he's in the hands of doctors and his heart function is being monitored they're also watching the medicines he's taking. His problem could be anything....best not to worry too much Darling, there's so many factors to be considered....you're doing all you can do.....just relax....
Blood pressure medication can do that, if he is taking a larger dose than he should. At least he is being seen by a doctor, and they can monitor his condition.
Only a MD can really help you there. Hope he is ok!
if hes really healthy, thats a hard one.
maybe hes on a new diet or something? if he is, maybe his body is not reacting properly to the change and is causing him to have blackouts and faint. is he stressed alot? its probably headaches
First thing, passing out is NEVER a good thing. Second, is he breathing okay? People usually pass out because of lack of oxygen, and how long is he passed out for, seconds or minuets, does he stop breathing when he passes out? Also, not to be personal, but how old is he?
he probably needs more potassium,i have passed out plenty of times and it because i didnt have enough potassium in my body, tell him to eat a banana and peanut butter sandwhich and then for dinner have a steak with no sauce, see if it helps
Well, probably no one on this board can give you an accurate answer as we'd just be guessing. It is best if he gets back to the doctor and has some tests to find out why he is passing out. That could be really dangerous especially if he is driving or hits his head on something at the time. He may need to see a different doctor for a second opinion if his present doctor can't find out what's wrong. Try talking to him about a second opinion and letting him know you really care about him. Best wishes.
yeah taking medicine can do that. most likely its because of his blood...not enough traveling to some parts of the body. My brother went thorugh the same exact thing. and sometimes when he sat down for a long period of time and sat up he would pass out 2 minutes later. There just wasnt enough blood pumping through different parts of the body.
But i hope your dad gets better and good luck!
He could have clogged arteries, without a complete diagnosis by a heart spec. he won't know. This situation can be dangerous and can creep up silently. Have him get a complete heart checkup. Blood Pres. meds can do this.
It could be epilepsy. There are many different versions.
He needs a specialist, not a GP.
that sounds like symptoms i have from long qt syndrome which can be caused by certain medicines or can be hereditary try looking up the other symptoms to see if maybe he has any of them.
If a person is suddenly passing out, it's never a good thing. If doctors are not finding anything, get more opinions from other doctors. Don't wait, and document what each doctor says. You might want to try looking up the symptoms at
http://www.webmd.com
Best of luck to you and your Dad. I will say a prayer for him.
Is he taking any other medications? E.g. viagra? if so, this kind of medication can also cause a drop in blood pressure, even hours later. If combined with the medicine his doctor prescribed, it could cause unexpected low blood pressure. It might be tricky to ask him this, but I would. His doctor should know.
Here's a site with more information:
Too much medication? Does he check his blood pressure?
What is loss of consciousness?
Loss of consciousness is interruption of one's awareness of self and surroundings. When loss of consciousness is temporary and recovers spontaneously it is referred to as fainting or syncope.
Temporary loss of consciousness, or syncope, has been reported to account for 3 percent of patient visits to emergency departments.
How does temporary loss of consciousness occur?
Temporary loss of consciousness is a result of a temporary reduction in the blood flow (and, therefore, oxygen) to the brain. This can lead to lightheadedness or a "black out" episode of loss of consciousness. There are many conditions which can temporarily impair the brain's blood supply.
What conditions cause temporary loss of consciousness?
Temporary loss of consciousness can be caused by heart conditions and conditions that do not directly involve the heart.
Temporary loss of consciousness is more commonly caused by conditions that do not directly involve the heart. These conditions include those caused by: 1) a shift in body position from lying or sitting to a more vertical position (postural hypotension); 2) dehydration; 3) blood pressure medications; 4) diseases of the nerves to the legs of the elderly; 5) diabetes; or 6) Parkinson's disease. A decreased total blood volume and/or poor tone of the nerves of the legs from these conditions causes a disproportionate distribution of the blood in the legs, instead of up to the brain, when standing.
Other common non-heart causes of temporary loss of consciousness include fainting after blood is drawn or after certain situational events (situational syncope), such as after urination, defecating, or coughing. This occurs because of a reflex of the involuntary nervous system (vasovagal reaction) that leads to slowing of the heart rate and dilation of the blood vessels in the legs, thus lowering the blood pressure. The result is that less blood (therefore less oxygen) reaches the brain as it is directed to the legs. With situational syncope, patients often note nausea, sweating, or weakness just before the loss of consciousness occurs.
The vasovagal reaction is also called a vasovagal attack. And situational syncope is also called vasovagal syncope, vasodepressor syncope, and Gower syndrome after Sir William Richard Gower (1845- 1915), a famous English neurologist.
Brain stroke or "near-stroke" (transient ischemic attack [TIA]) and migraines can also lead to temporary loss of consciousness.
Heart conditions that can cause temporary loss of consciousness include abnormal heart rhythms (heart beating too fast or too slow), abnormalities of the heart valves (aortic or pulmonic valve stenosis), elevated blood pressure in the arteries supplying blood to the lungs (pulmonary artery hypertension), tears in the aorta (aortic dissection), and widespread disease of the heart muscle (cardiomyopathy).
How is the cause of temporary loss of consciousness diagnosed?
The cause of temporary loss of consciousness is only diagnosed after taking a detailed history of the individual's activities (before, during, and after the event), evaluation of medications, and consideration of underlying medical conditions.
To be sure, many of the causes of temporary loss of consciousness can be detected by a careful history evaluation. Dizziness after standing up in the elderly suggests postural hypotension. Temporary loss of consciousness after urinating, defecating, or coughing suggests situational syncope. Heart causes of temporary loss of consciousness, such as aortic stenosis or cardiomyopathy, are suggested by the occurrence of the event during exercise. Signs of weakness localized to certain areas of the body with temporary loss of consciousness suggest stroke.
The blood pressure and pulse is evaluated in the lying, sitting, and standing positions. Unequal blood pressures in each arm can be a sign of aortic dissection.
The heart is examined with a stethoscope to listen for sounds that can indicate valve abnormalities. Examination of the nervous system for sensation, reflexes, and motor function can detect conditions of the nerves and brain.
An EKG can detect abnormal heart rhythms.
Depending on the presence or absence of accompanying symptoms, persons with certain forms of temporary loss of consciousness may be admitted to the hospital for observation and further testing. Other tests to evaluate temporary loss of consciousness due to heart causes include echocardiograms, rhythm monitoring tests (heart event recorders), and electrophysiologic testing for abnormalities of the heart's electrical system.
When heart conditions are not suspected, tilt-table testing can be used to detect causes of temporary loss of consciousness. Tilt-table testing involves placing the patient on a table with a foot-support. The table is tilted upward and blood pressure and pulse are measured while symptoms are recorded in various positions.
How is temporary loss of consciousness treated?
The treatment of a patient with temporary loss of consciousness depends on the particular cause of the episode. For many non-heart causes of temporary loss of consciousness (such as postural hypotension, vasovagal reaction, and situational syncope) no specific treatment is required and consciousness is regained when the affected individual simply sits or lies down. Individuals are thereafter advised to avoid precipitating situations. For example, not straining while eliminating, sitting when coughing, and lying down for blood drawing can all help prevent situational syncope.
Heart and nervous system conditions are addressed according to the particular disease present.
The elderly are advised to have each of their medications reviewed by their doctors. They should also exercise caution when changing positions from lying to standing. Slowly elevating the body allows it to adjust to the new position minimizing the chances of syncope (the nerves to circulation of the legs function more slowly in the elderly). Dehydration must be also be avoided in older patient.
I hope this has answered your question...let your dad read this too. The lack of oxygen to the brain can also be caused by a blockage in a blood vessel and could lead to a TIA...which could eventually lead to a stroke.
Check it out...better to be safe than sorry.
Your Friend,
Fernie....:)
Maybe he is dehydrated. It can also happen if you stand up very suddenly from a lying position.
Certain medications may lead to fainting by causing a drop in your blood pressure or for another reason. Common drugs that contribute to fainting include those used for anxiety, high blood pressure, nasal congestion, and allergies.
Other reasons you may faint include hyperventilation, drug or alcohol use, and low blood sugar.
Less common but more serious reasons for fainting include heart disease (such as abnormal heart rhythm or heart attack) and stroke. These conditions are more likely in persons over age 65 and less likely in those younger than 40.
They need to change his blood pressure medication