Hi Dr Sharks Returning Yesterday We Were In The Park

Posted on Thu, 5 Sep 2019

Question: Hi dr sharks returning yesterday we were in the park it is very hot where I am I was drinking water and trying to stay hydrated after I bit I felt light headed and alittle week I had drank at least 2 bottles of water within an hour my urine was white so I decided to have some salt a bit after the salt I felt better could this be heat exhaustion and perhaps in drank to much water to fast I just had cardiac work done beginning of July all normal and my blood pressure is normal any suggestions to avoid this perhaps my elecroliyed were off because of all the water and sweating not enough salt

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

Welcome back to 'Ask A Doctor' service!

Your symptoms are suggestive of dehydration and an electrolyte imbalance.
Blood pressure fluctuations could also play an important role in all this clinical symptomatology.

Hot weather, increased sweating can lead to such clinical situation in every healthy individual.

So, in my opinion, there is no reason to panic.

I would just recommend avoiding staying in hot places and with high humidity.

Hope you will find this answer helpful!

Let me know about everything!

Kind regards,

Dr.Iliri

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Ilir Sharka (1 hour later)

Hello thank u I believe that is what happened as well I do have one more question I seem to have developed a sharp pain that comes and goes in my theratic back so u think this is cardiac related no other symptoms

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

The sharp pain in this region is typical of a musculoskeletal pain ( local inflammation or costochondritis).

So, I don't think it is the heart.

There is no reason to panic! Just relax and try not to think about it!

Wishing all the best,

Dr.Iliri

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Ilir Sharka (1 hour later)

Thank u so u don’t think I need further testing since I had recent tests thanks

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
There is no need for any further tests.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

As a Cardiologist, I would totally exclude any possible cardiac issues, considering your symptoms and your performed tests.

So, there is no need to perform further tests.

Hope you will find this answer helpful!

Wishing a nice weekend,

Dr.Iliri

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