What could be the cause of my cold sweats, lightheadedness and muffled hearing after falling?
Patient: 26 yo female - 5 6 145lbs. I recently missed the bottom 2 stairs and fractured my ankle. I have been to the DR recently for an annual physical. All bloodwork/labs show normal including thyroid and hormones. The night I fell and fractured my ankle, about 5 min after the fall I got extremely hot, started sweating, and got light headed. I felt like I was going to pass out. I lost hearing except for a high pitch ringing noise. This lasted a minute or two. This was by far the most extreme version of this happening, but I have had this happen several time before. What could be the cause of my cold sweats, light headedness, and muffled hearing??? Doctor: Hello,  I would explain that your symptoms seem to be related to low blood pressure, probably caused by a physiological reaction to the pain and trauma.  In my opinion, there is nothing concerning in this situation, considering the trauma you have gone through.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Wishing you good health.  Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist