Fatigue, Dizziness, Depression, Numbness, Swollen Feet, Palpitations, Headache. What Could Be The Cause?

Posted on Sat, 6 Apr 2013

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Question : Lately I've been feeling fatigue, dizziness, depression during the day. numbness in feet every morning, swollen feet. After meals I feel palpitations, a headache, fatigue, throat swelling sometimes, numbness and some trembling. I get so sleepy and tired and low and slow after eating, sometimes not only after eating but all during the day. I have also been unusually craving sugar and chocolate lately to feel better. What could be the problem?

Answered by Dr. Polash Sannigrahi (7 hours later)

Hello XXXXXX,

Thanks for your query.

The presence of symptoms as mentioned in your post can be due to:
1. Anemia (either Iron deficiency or Vit B12 deficiency anemia)
2. Thyroid dysfunction
3. Peripheral neuropathy
4. Any abnormality in blood pressure & blood sugar levels
5. Deficiency of certain nutrients like Iron, Vitamin B 12, Calcium, etc. which also interferes with blood formation & nerve conduction

Investigations like complete blood count, estimation of blood pressure and blood sugar levels & Thyroid profile will be helpful in clinching the diagnosis.

So, it will be better to consult your General Physician & get a proper physical examination done to find out the exact cause.
Based on that, appropriate management steps could be taken.

There is no need to worry, you will be fine.

Wishing you a good health.

Let me know if I need to clarify further.

Thanks & take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar