he had this a long time ago, maybe 7 yrs ago. First time this has happened since then . He got really sick, light headed, nauseas,had to lie down. Started sweating profusely. He smokes too much. What can this be?
2007-11-09 12:35:43 · 5 answers · asked by sadiemae 5 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
But he's on bp med
2007-11-09 12:42:57 · update #1
he's taking 75 mg of metoprolol, 25 mg hydochlorothiazide and 10 mg simvastatin. He wasn't taking any meds way back when it first happend
2007-11-09 12:48:44 · update #2
Please respond?
2007-11-09 12:50:35 · update #3
he has high bp
2007-11-09 12:51:39 · update #4
to BooChan, what is MI?
2007-11-09 13:36:57 · update #5
Sounds to me like he needs a cardiac work up along with some blood sugar monitoring. From what you have described, and I would need more info, sounds like he had the classic symptoms of an MI. Has he had a stress test at all or even a cardiac cath? These two tests could find the root of your problem.
Get him to the doc.
2007-11-09 13:25:54 · answer #1 · answered by BooChan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He could be experiencing problems with blood pressure (Is his blood pressure controlled on his BP medicine? Does he check it regularly?)
It is possible that he could have another condition such as ischemic heart disease or cardiac arrhythmia. The symptoms of arrhythmia include palpitations, dizziness, fainting spells, fatigue, shortness of breath and chest pain. Nausea and excessive sweating are both symptoms of certain types of heart disease, which smoking can certainly contribute to.
He should see a primary care physician, and possibly a cardiologist to assess for these types of disease.
Good luck!
2007-11-09 20:53:35 · answer #2 · answered by Rachel C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He had a second heart attack. At the rate he's going, and that he is not seeking medical care, you will be a widow soon.
If you want him around, get him to a cardiologist, STAT. Next time call 911. That's your job.
By the way, it's NAUSEOUS.
2007-11-09 22:29:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
do not count on any answers you get.
simply too little information in your question.
could be low bp as the first answerer said. could be a minor heart attack, see a doctor please.
2007-11-09 20:50:06 · answer #4 · answered by Arabian Dune 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sudden drop in blood pressure from what you describe, the cigarettes are going to kill him.
2007-11-09 20:39:28 · answer #5 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋