Dizzy, Fatigue, Nausea, Vomiting, Mouth Sores, Bad Smell. Suggestions?

Posted on Sat, 8 Sep 2012

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Question : Hi, my husband is experiencing a bunch of symptoms... He is dizzy and fatigued with nausea and vommiting. He also has sores in his mouth and a bad odor (old smelling) .. It also smells kind of sweet. Spells of the chills also occur... This has been for almost a week. Please advise on any suggestions. Thank you !!

Answered by Dr. Mayank Bhargava (38 minutes later)

Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for posting your query.
As you have already mentioned that your husband had gastritis 4 years back, there is high possibilities of persisting gastritis yet now.
Does he have acidic belching/ abdominal heaviness/ abdominal bloating/ excessive flatulence?
Bad odor may be due to spoiling of food in stomach.
Patients with gastritis may have decreased stomach motility and food may get spoiled in stomach cavity.
Increased acidity with reflux may cause or associated with soreness in mouth.
You should also consult with physician/ gastro-physician and should go for following investigations: complete blood count, thyroid profile, renal function test, endoscopy and biopsy, serum electrolytes.
Hypothyroidism may cause decreased intestinal movement, spoiling of food, increased cold feeling (cause for chills).
Put your views also.
Best regards,
Dr. Mayank Bhargava

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