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What Causes Weakness And Dizziness While On Fiber Supplement?

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Posted on Fri, 21 Oct 2016
Question: Having rectal issues (piles) I was put on a fiber supplement citrucel 41 days ago and this past week and a half, have had weakness, lightedness and dizziness. I stopped taking this as I believe I am becoming dehydrated because of this supplement. I stopped taking this supplement yesterday. I did not have these health issues until I began this fiber supplement. I am seeing my GP tomorrow for my annual physical and will also share this with him. Would appreciate your opinion
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Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (46 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Read the history and understood your concerns.
Please give additional information:
How much citrcel were you taking?
How much was the water intake?
Have you been examined by A General Surgeon for knowing the exact degree of piles and an appropriate management?

Any medicine and/or supplement needs to be taken as advised but at the same time needs review of the effectiveness, untoward effects and reactions?
It is possible that there may be a other reasons for the latest symptoms that you have mentioned namely weakness, sightedness and dizziness.
Your Doctor needs to have clinical evaluation and an appropriate examination.
Please discuss all these factors and ask for a reference for Specialist's opinion and further examination and investigations; to get an appropriate management.

I hope this answer helps you, please feel free to give feedback and ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
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What Causes Weakness And Dizziness While On Fiber Supplement?

Brief Answer: Please give few more details. Detailed Answer: Hi. Thanks for your query. Read the history and understood your concerns. Please give additional information: How much citrcel were you taking? How much was the water intake? Have you been examined by A General Surgeon for knowing the exact degree of piles and an appropriate management? Any medicine and/or supplement needs to be taken as advised but at the same time needs review of the effectiveness, untoward effects and reactions? It is possible that there may be a other reasons for the latest symptoms that you have mentioned namely weakness, sightedness and dizziness. Your Doctor needs to have clinical evaluation and an appropriate examination. Please discuss all these factors and ask for a reference for Specialist's opinion and further examination and investigations; to get an appropriate management. I hope this answer helps you, please feel free to give feedback and ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.