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Suggest Treatment For Excessive Thirst In A Person With Leber Congenital Amaurosis

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Posted on Fri, 3 Jul 2015
Question: Hello: I have Leebers Congenital Amerosis, a from birth condition that causes blindness. I tend to overheat very very easily, especially in direct heat of the sun, and wonder why and if it is realted to the Leebers. Also, sometimes when I am thirsty, two-four short glasses of cool water doesn't seem enough to quinch my thirst, but if I only drink one short glass of Orange Juice it seems to do the trick. I wondered why the water doesn't seem to satisfy and if it has something to do with the nutrition of the OJ as to why I crave it when I am hot and/or thirsty. All my blood tests that have been run, including thyroid, are normal and vitamin tests are normal too. Any clues, suggestions, or medications you might suggest to try to decrease my sensativity to the heat, or methods I could try? Thanks.
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Answered by Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Needs work up and modifications in diet and lifestyle

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking

I read your question and i understand your concern. With thyroid functions normal feeling over heat could be mere anxiety or extreme weather. Avoidance of sun exposure and frequent bathing will fix the issue.

Issue of thirst needs hormonal profile for diabetes mellitus and diabetes insipidus and if that comes normal then no worries for this polydipsia as that can be normal physiology.

As far as electrolyte solution like orange juices is concerned , potassium and other electrolytes in it may be helping the thirst. Also do electrolytes levels in serum and see if they are deranged.

None of the above conditions are remotely connected to leebers. Try home remedies these help. Wear lightweight light color clothing preferably cotton. Drink plenty of fluids. Avoid sun burns. Avoid hot spots specially the cars parked in sun, drive 10 minutes after starting it. get acclimatized to the weather. Seek a cooler place. Stay away from hot and spicy food items. Avoid fatty and fried foods (junk/fast foods). Stay away from caffeine & alcohol. Follow a low sodium diet regime. Use Coconut or Olive herbal oil for cooking than using almond,sesame & corn oil, Do not use nuts in your daily diet as they are known in increasing the body temperature rapidly. Try to have them 2-3 times a week. Try to follow a vegetarian diet regime or reduce your usage of red meat.

Drink a glass of fresh pomegranate juice mixed with a few drops of almond oil, every morning.Take a basin of cool water and soak your feet in it. This will help in reducing excessive heat from the body. Eat a handful of XXXXXXX seeds before you to go to sleep to get good rest and to maintain normal body temperature during night times. Remember that XXXXXXX seeds contains opiates and should not be consumed in large quantity nor should be given to children. An easy home remedy to relieve body heat, eat a spoonful of fenugreek seeds on a daily basis. Add a tablespoon of honey in cold milk and have it on a daily basis for fast and effective results.. Mix sandalwood with water or cold milk and make it into a fine paste. Apply this paste in your forehead and chest. This is a proven technique to reduce excessive body temperature and cool the skin instantly. You may also want to add few drops of rosewater to the paste for attaining greater results.. Add 2 tablespoons of clarified butter to a glass of milk and have it daily. However, if you’ve high cholesterol, you should avoid this remedy.. Vegetables that are high in vitamin C and also fruits like orange and sweet lemon that contains citrus in it, are excellent foods to relieve body temperature.

I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.

Regards
Khan



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Suggest Treatment For Excessive Thirst In A Person With Leber Congenital Amaurosis

Brief Answer: Needs work up and modifications in diet and lifestyle Detailed Answer: Thank you for asking I read your question and i understand your concern. With thyroid functions normal feeling over heat could be mere anxiety or extreme weather. Avoidance of sun exposure and frequent bathing will fix the issue. Issue of thirst needs hormonal profile for diabetes mellitus and diabetes insipidus and if that comes normal then no worries for this polydipsia as that can be normal physiology. As far as electrolyte solution like orange juices is concerned , potassium and other electrolytes in it may be helping the thirst. Also do electrolytes levels in serum and see if they are deranged. None of the above conditions are remotely connected to leebers. Try home remedies these help. Wear lightweight light color clothing preferably cotton. Drink plenty of fluids. Avoid sun burns. Avoid hot spots specially the cars parked in sun, drive 10 minutes after starting it. get acclimatized to the weather. Seek a cooler place. Stay away from hot and spicy food items. Avoid fatty and fried foods (junk/fast foods). Stay away from caffeine & alcohol. Follow a low sodium diet regime. Use Coconut or Olive herbal oil for cooking than using almond,sesame & corn oil, Do not use nuts in your daily diet as they are known in increasing the body temperature rapidly. Try to have them 2-3 times a week. Try to follow a vegetarian diet regime or reduce your usage of red meat. Drink a glass of fresh pomegranate juice mixed with a few drops of almond oil, every morning.Take a basin of cool water and soak your feet in it. This will help in reducing excessive heat from the body. Eat a handful of XXXXXXX seeds before you to go to sleep to get good rest and to maintain normal body temperature during night times. Remember that XXXXXXX seeds contains opiates and should not be consumed in large quantity nor should be given to children. An easy home remedy to relieve body heat, eat a spoonful of fenugreek seeds on a daily basis. Add a tablespoon of honey in cold milk and have it on a daily basis for fast and effective results.. Mix sandalwood with water or cold milk and make it into a fine paste. Apply this paste in your forehead and chest. This is a proven technique to reduce excessive body temperature and cool the skin instantly. You may also want to add few drops of rosewater to the paste for attaining greater results.. Add 2 tablespoons of clarified butter to a glass of milk and have it daily. However, if you’ve high cholesterol, you should avoid this remedy.. Vegetables that are high in vitamin C and also fruits like orange and sweet lemon that contains citrus in it, are excellent foods to relieve body temperature. I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please. Regards Khan