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What Could Be The Cause Of Dizziness,hot And Cold Flashes And Sore Abdomen?

Hi I have been completely miserable for three days. I have experienced dizziness and I have not able to eat anything but yogurt and fruit. I have hot/cold flashes, and can t have decent sleep. I shake and then sweat and drink about 4 bottled waters a night. My abdomen is sore on each side, but it is also swollen. When I press on the muscles, it hurts badly, my left in particular. Recently during the week, I have tried to cut back immensely on carbs, and almost completely on alcohol I have drank for a long time, and am trying to make a change for good. I m sure there are more symptoms, but let me know what you think so far.
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Hi there,

As you have been using alcohol for long time, I think, you might be having liver problems (alcoholic hepatitis). Therefore, it is important to get checked by your physician to get proper treatment in time.

Based on physical examination, you might need to run further tests:
- abdominal ultrasound
- liver/kidney function tests
- urine analysis
- complete blood work
- hepatitis tests

Depending on the tests results, specific treatment will be prescribed.

Wish fast recovery!
Dr.Albana
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What Could Be The Cause Of Dizziness,hot And Cold Flashes And Sore Abdomen?

Hi there, As you have been using alcohol for long time, I think, you might be having liver problems (alcoholic hepatitis). Therefore, it is important to get checked by your physician to get proper treatment in time. Based on physical examination, you might need to run further tests: - abdominal ultrasound - liver/kidney function tests - urine analysis - complete blood work - hepatitis tests Depending on the tests results, specific treatment will be prescribed. Wish fast recovery! Dr.Albana