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Suggest Treatment For Fatigue, Headaches And Nausea
Posted on
Thu, 18 Dec 2014
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Thu, 18 Dec 2014
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Wed, 14 Jan 2015
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Question : Hello,
I have been feeling sick for the past 9 months during and off and on after my pregnancy. I have been experiencing, fatigue, headache, jitteryish,dizziness, and lethargic after eating a meal and want to know what could be wrong with me. I also experience nausea, what can it be im a little concerned?
I have been feeling sick for the past 9 months during and off and on after my pregnancy. I have been experiencing, fatigue, headache, jitteryish,dizziness, and lethargic after eating a meal and want to know what could be wrong with me. I also experience nausea, what can it be im a little concerned?
Brief Answer:
Likely to be post prandial hypotension
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcaremagic
Greetings of the day
Dear Ms
From the description given , possibility of Anaemia needs to be considered . Following intake of meals there is relative hypovolumia (reduced circulating blood ) this occurs due to intestinal secretion and osmotic action of food. This causes relative hypotension and causing the symptoms of dizziness, headache and lethargy.
Associated Gastroesophageal also needs to be considered.
I would suggest you the following investigation in consultation with your Physician
1. Complete blood count
2. Fasting and post prandial blood sugar
3. Supine and standing blood pressure measurement
In the meantime I would advise you the following
1. Eat small quantity of meals frequently
2. Avoid carbonated / alcohol / caffeinated beverage
3. Drink plenty of Oral fluids : Ensure water intake of 2 to 3 liter a day
4. Include fruits in diet
5. Avoid sleeping pr walking after meals
6. Antacid and gastric motility increasing drug like Domperidone and Pantoprozole will be helpful to relieve nausea
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Take care
Best regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak
MBBS, MD
Likely to be post prandial hypotension
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcaremagic
Greetings of the day
Dear Ms
From the description given , possibility of Anaemia needs to be considered . Following intake of meals there is relative hypovolumia (reduced circulating blood ) this occurs due to intestinal secretion and osmotic action of food. This causes relative hypotension and causing the symptoms of dizziness, headache and lethargy.
Associated Gastroesophageal also needs to be considered.
I would suggest you the following investigation in consultation with your Physician
1. Complete blood count
2. Fasting and post prandial blood sugar
3. Supine and standing blood pressure measurement
In the meantime I would advise you the following
1. Eat small quantity of meals frequently
2. Avoid carbonated / alcohol / caffeinated beverage
3. Drink plenty of Oral fluids : Ensure water intake of 2 to 3 liter a day
4. Include fruits in diet
5. Avoid sleeping pr walking after meals
6. Antacid and gastric motility increasing drug like Domperidone and Pantoprozole will be helpful to relieve nausea
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Take care
Best regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak
MBBS, MD
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
What's gastroesophgol?
Brief Answer:
It's Gastroesophageal reflux
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It's Gastroesophageal reflux (regurgitation of food).
Do let me know for any additional information anytime.
Keep me updated regarding your progress. Take care.
Best regards,
Dr T Shobha Deepak
It's Gastroesophageal reflux
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It's Gastroesophageal reflux (regurgitation of food).
Do let me know for any additional information anytime.
Keep me updated regarding your progress. Take care.
Best regards,
Dr T Shobha Deepak
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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