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Suggest Treatment For Dizziness, Diarrhea And Excessive Sweating
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Hello,
While I can't say with absolute certainty what is going on without seeing and examining her, I can provide some thoughts and information.
You wrote that the symptoms have been going on 1 day. The most common cause would be a gastrointestinal virus.
If she was having dizziness and vomiting but not diarrhea, then the vomiting could be related to the dizziness. But given that she also has diarrhea, it is all most likely due to the same bug.
The excessive sweating could be due to a fever. Can you please check her temperature?
I would not give Excedrin Migraine unless she is having headache symptoms.
If she is having fluid losses from vomiting and diarrhea, then she must keep up with fluid intake. Pedialyte, Gatorade or other clear rehydration fluid, Coconut Water (not coconut milk) are all good rehydration fluids.
But I've found that when a person is dehydrated and having diarrhea or vomiting, giving an IV can really shut the problem down. Not only would she feel better if she is dehydrated, but it would give her gastrointestinal system a rest so that it can recover. The doctor can also order phenergan or other medication to decrease nausea and vomiting.
If she has any other health problems or takes medications for chronic medical problems, then an electrolyte imbalance from vomiting and diarrhea can lead to further problems, depending on how much fluid she has lost. For example, potassium can drop down.
If she is absolutely unwilling to go in to be seen, she should sip small amount of oral rehydration fluid at a time. But I really do think she would be better off going in where they can check her blood pressure, pulse, temperature, hydration status, electrolytes, and give her an IV.
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
While I can't say with absolute certainty what is going on without seeing and examining her, I can provide some thoughts and information.
You wrote that the symptoms have been going on 1 day. The most common cause would be a gastrointestinal virus.
If she was having dizziness and vomiting but not diarrhea, then the vomiting could be related to the dizziness. But given that she also has diarrhea, it is all most likely due to the same bug.
The excessive sweating could be due to a fever. Can you please check her temperature?
I would not give Excedrin Migraine unless she is having headache symptoms.
If she is having fluid losses from vomiting and diarrhea, then she must keep up with fluid intake. Pedialyte, Gatorade or other clear rehydration fluid, Coconut Water (not coconut milk) are all good rehydration fluids.
But I've found that when a person is dehydrated and having diarrhea or vomiting, giving an IV can really shut the problem down. Not only would she feel better if she is dehydrated, but it would give her gastrointestinal system a rest so that it can recover. The doctor can also order phenergan or other medication to decrease nausea and vomiting.
If she has any other health problems or takes medications for chronic medical problems, then an electrolyte imbalance from vomiting and diarrhea can lead to further problems, depending on how much fluid she has lost. For example, potassium can drop down.
If she is absolutely unwilling to go in to be seen, she should sip small amount of oral rehydration fluid at a time. But I really do think she would be better off going in where they can check her blood pressure, pulse, temperature, hydration status, electrolytes, and give her an IV.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
She had something like this a couple of weeks ago why would it reoccur and should she be taken her regular schedule medications?
Thanks again XXXX
Should she be taking her regularly scheduled medication?
Should she see her regular doctor tomorrow morning?
You wrote: If she has any other health problems or takes medications for chronic medical problems, then an electrolyte imbalance from vomiting and diarrhea can lead to further problems, depending on how much fluid she has lost. For example, potassium can drop down. To me. your answer doesn't give me a clear yes or no answer about her taken her regular schedule medications. P.S. right now she is having the dry heaves. again thanks
Thanks again XXXX
Should she be taking her regularly scheduled medication?
Should she see her regular doctor tomorrow morning?
You wrote: If she has any other health problems or takes medications for chronic medical problems, then an electrolyte imbalance from vomiting and diarrhea can lead to further problems, depending on how much fluid she has lost. For example, potassium can drop down. To me. your answer doesn't give me a clear yes or no answer about her taken her regular schedule medications. P.S. right now she is having the dry heaves. again thanks
Brief Answer:
Please take her in to ER
Detailed Answer:
I think she should go in to the ER or if she is not willing, at least an urgent care clinic.
What medications does she normally take?
What other health problems does she have?
If she normally takes daily medication, then yes, she should not miss those. However if she is even having dry heaves, there isn't much chance she will keep these down. Please take her in to the ER. They can give her her medications in other forms (such as with a shot) depending on what the medications are.
Please take her in to ER
Detailed Answer:
I think she should go in to the ER or if she is not willing, at least an urgent care clinic.
What medications does she normally take?
What other health problems does she have?
If she normally takes daily medication, then yes, she should not miss those. However if she is even having dry heaves, there isn't much chance she will keep these down. Please take her in to the ER. They can give her her medications in other forms (such as with a shot) depending on what the medications are.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I wanted to say thank you from the both of us
Brief Answer:
Your welcome
Detailed Answer:
Your welcome and I hope she is better soon. I do hope she will go in to be seen.
If you are willing, I invite you to let me know how she is doing after she goes in to be seen.
Your welcome
Detailed Answer:
Your welcome and I hope she is better soon. I do hope she will go in to be seen.
If you are willing, I invite you to let me know how she is doing after she goes in to be seen.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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