Suggest Treatment For Diarrhoea And And Dizziness

Posted on Sun, 21 Sep 2014

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Question : I have extreme diarrea and am dizzy. This has been going on for four days. I am tired and sleep alot.

The checklist of symptoms is not working right.

Answered by Dr. Kerry Pottinger (51 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Dehydration.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for using Healthcare Magic. From the details you provide, the most likely cause for your dizziness is dehydration due to the diarrhoea. In most instances diarrhoea is caused by a virus and is self-limiting. Therefore, it should settle soon.
I suggest you drink at least 2 liters of fluid per day. Some of this fluid should be electrolyte replacement. Eat an easily digestable diet. Continue with the Imodium.
I hope this is of help. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger

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

Follow up: Dr. Kerry Pottinger (11 minutes later)

I have been drinking a lot of liquids, particularly water, but the dizziness does not go away. I do not have nausea, but do not have an appetite...lost three pounds in four days.

Answered by Dr. Kerry Pottinger (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Check potassium.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for the further information. Your persistent dizziness may be due to low potassium which can be caused by extreme diarrhoea.
A blood test would help confirm this. Try some foods rich in potassium such as spinach, baked potatoes and bananas.
I hope this helps,
Dr K A Pottinger

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