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What Causes Dizziness With Dehydration?
8 weeks ago while lying out by pool I blacked out - started shaking all over (freezing) tingling in arms and legs and dizzy. The next few days was very weak. Went to ER said dehydrated and potassium low. Now, 8 weeks later, potassium is normal - but I get quick one second jolts of dizziness in my head at least 20 times per day. AGe 40, Height 5 6 Weight 122 - and I have CKD.
Wed, 22 Apr 2020
Hi,
Your symptoms seem related to metabolic derangements such as low potassium. In some cases, it could be due to low sodium and low calcium too. High creatinine and urea, which are commonly seen in patients with CKD can also cause shivering and tremors, which is known as asterixis. This gets better with dialysis and other treatments of CKD. If metabolic causes are not there, then, a brain scan may be done.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist
Your symptoms seem related to metabolic derangements such as low potassium. In some cases, it could be due to low sodium and low calcium too. High creatinine and urea, which are commonly seen in patients with CKD can also cause shivering and tremors, which is known as asterixis. This gets better with dialysis and other treatments of CKD. If metabolic causes are not there, then, a brain scan may be done.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist
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