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Can You Figure Out What Could Have Possibly Happened To

Posted on Wed, 13 Mar 2019

Question: Can you figure out what could have possibly happened to me like almost overnight to have lost all my strength.

Answered by Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (54 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hello. It is usually seen in infections

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear. I have gone through your query. Although it is very difficult to point out that withouy detailed history and physical examination, such can happen in
Viral infections
Bacterial infections (urinary, chest or abdominal)
Prolonged fasting
Heavy exercise
Or after seizure episode.
Please share further details if any.
Hope it helps.
Thanks and regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (1 hour later)

My blood pressure was 145/80 Temperature normal, Oxygen 98%. Do not take any blood pressure or Cholesteryl meds. Don't drink more than one a day, don't smoke or take drugs. I weigh 190 LBS and am 5'11" tall, just hope is a residual of the virus I just had.

Answered by Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hello. It should recover in a couple of days

Detailed Answer:
Hello. So likely a viral infection is the cause. These infections are self limiting and you should recover in a couple of days.
If weakness persists beyond that, you will require investigations accordingly.
Thanks and regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj