Advice on whether to take my mum to hospital?

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My mum was out walking earlier, she suddenly lost consciousness then when she came around she was confused and didn’t immediately remember what happened just beforehand. She’s late 50’s and generally in good health, she says she now feels absolutely fine.

I checked her fit bit which measures her heart rate and it plummeted to below 50 beats per minute when she lost consciousness which presumably is relevant? She doesn’t like causing a fuss and seems absolutely fine, but I really am not sure whether she needs medical attention?

just before it happened she said her vision went a bit ‘funny’ and was zooming in and out. She has no other health concerns and this has never happened before.

what should I do?

Forgot to add she felt very nauseous just before and after it happened

Call 111.

If she's fully conscious now it's not an Immediate concern and a and e will be busy.

They can advise if you need to be seen now or make an appointment with GP.

Take her to hospital. FIL had a turn like this and when he later had a stroke and reported it, it was believe that the 'funny turn' had been a TIA - a very mild stroke - as he had signs of a previous stroke on checking.

I think she should call her 111 and get advice. I’m a similar age to her and the last time I fainted it was very hot, it isn’t a usual thing to happen. I don’t know what her resting heart rate is but if she’s fit it could easily be below 50bpm (mine is).

I would second calling 111. It could be a TIA - did she fall and bang her head?

Thank you- trying to get through to 111, she’s being stubborn and refusing to go to hospital anyway

You'd probably get her to see someone sooner by ringing GP tomorrow and waiting for an appointment rather than taking her to a and e not to be seen for endless hours and discharging herself

No she is completely unharmed she was on soft ground (long grass field)

what is TIA please?

Sounds like a simple faint. I wouldn't worry too much to be honest, ensure she's eaten, and hydrated.

My mum has been waiting for a call back from 111 since early this morning so on this basis I would take her to a&e, if it has been a TIA/small stroke it’s important to be checked over quickly.

Do you have any monitors for heart rate and blood pressure.

I think A&E is unnecessary. Just monitor her today. Does she suffer with migraines? Is she on ant medication?

Definite TIA possibility. She must be checked over.

TIA is a bit like a mini stroke and was my first thought too. Yes to getting checked over thoroughly.

Friend had one recently and is now on blood thinners to prevent a recurrence.

Take her to A&E, sounds like a TIA, not a feint.

Sounds like a TIA to me as well. This needs checking out.

We have a blood pressure monitor which is reading within the normal range. She hadn’t eaten anything (although this is normal for her to not eat until noon) and she takes 20 mg citalapram but had forgotten to take it today (she has now)

A bit obvious, but does she wear glasses? If yes, she might have had the wrong pair on.
Regardless of that, if you think she hit her head, no matter how badly, I would be calling an ambulance. You can’t take risks with concussion or head injuries.
I hope she’s back on her feet soon ❤️

She hasn’t hit her head and doesn’t wear glasses

I had a similar experience. I was in my kitchen and suddenly felt very nauseous and my head was spinning. I leant over the sink and the next thing I knew I was lying on the floor with my head in the dog's water bowl. It was a good half hour before my head cleared properly and I had the strength to stand up. My doctor saw me the next day and checked me over. She said there was nothing obvious etc. That was almost three years ago and (touch wood) no further problems. I was mid 60s at the time. Best get your mum checked over as soon as, though.

Hospital, immediately.

Signs of intermittent complete heart block, or at least severe bradycardia.

Needs blood tests and an inpatient 24 hour ecg.

These are things that can be immediately fatal in the community, and completely survivable with a normal quality of life if promptly diagnosed and treated.

TIA - transient ischaemic attack so a mini stroke. Hope you get through soon for advice.

OP,

Vision, confusion and loss of consciousness are all (possible) signs of a stroke or a mini stroke.

Time is critical in this situation,

I would take her to A&E straight away,
They will check her out.

Keep on the phone to 111. But I'd take her to A&E anyway.

Please take her to A&E.