What Causes Stomach Problem Along With Rise In BP And Blood Sugar Level?

Posted on Wed, 10 Dec 2014

Question: I am 63 female retired teacher and have been sick at stomach past two days. My blood sugar was high for one day. I am on diovan. My blood pressure has been up a little. This morning I woke up with blood pressure156/110 pulse 92 blood sugar 129. I am also on Metformin. My pulse keeps going up to 113, then down, then up. I did take a St XXXXXXX Wort pill at night. I take one of a morning only usually. I also feel a little depressed. I have had this sick at stomach, (then depression) about once every two or three months.It goes away in two days. What is wrong with me?
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Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Will need a bit more detail to help you, could you please answer these questions?

Detailed Answer:
Hello

My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.

I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. From your statement i concluded that you are suffering from stomach problem, depression, raised pulse & B.P. I would be in a better position to guide you if you answer following questions:

1. Do you have pain in the stomach region? Please elaborate "sick at stomach"
2. Any association with food? e.g it pain/discomfort increases after food intake or relieved with food.
3. Do you have diarrhea or constipation?
4. What does of diovan are you taking?
5. Does your symptoms appear after taking St XXXXXXX Wort pill?
6. You mentioned depression, are you taking any medication for depression? If it new onset or previous history?
7. Any family history of cancer, depression or other chronic illness?
8. Any other symptom that you want to share?

I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (1 hour later)

No med for depression. I only feel down when I get sick at stomach which occurs about once every two or three months for about 2 dAYS. Yes depression in family history. I feel sick and throw up sometimes. I have diarrhea when I get sick to stomach. I am taking 180 diovan with hrt. Since my pulse was getting higher from 3:00 am to 7:00 am I decided to go to the ER. They did tests that came back ok. My pulse was down when I arrived in the parking lot. They explain about the heart's electrical system and said come back as soon as my pulse goes up and will not come down so they can test better. They said my Na was down a little, but didn't think this caused it. Said drink a gatoraide once in a while. I would still like to know what you think.
thanks,XXXX

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Could be because of anxiety/depression

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thank you for getting back with the answers.I have gone through them. I'll discuss your issues separately for your ease:

1. Raised pulse:
There could be three common causes behind raised pulse. First, depression/anxiety. Whenever person gets anxiety then his/her pulse starts rising which then settles down as you become calm. Second, low sodium causes decreased blood volume which in return causes raised pulse. Third, heart pathology but as your ECG turned out to be normal at the moment so it can be ruled out.

2. Diarrhea:
Stress/anxiety may increase gut motility resulting in diarrhea. Diarrhea may also occur because of maldigestion. Sometimes food does not gets properly absorbed in body and may result in diarrhea.

Conclusion:
Your symptoms could be inter-related and one common cause behind all of them is stress & depression for which you are not taking any medication. There is also family history of depression so i would strongly suggest you to consult a psychiatrist who will (after careful evaluation) prescribe antidepressants. You will feel a huge change after starting that medication. Hopefully they ill resolve all your symptoms.

Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it. Feel free to contact me directly on HCM by visiting http://goo.gl/fxj9bG
Wishing you good health !!

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj