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Suggest Treatment For Severe Headaches, Lack Of Appetite And Heartburns
Question: constant headache for 5 weeks. i rarely ever get headaches. no appetite. heartburn. constant cramping, especially in the rib area, fingers, and feet, even though I have loaded up on sports drinks, water and O.J. anxiety. feeling there is "something not right" all over my body. worried I may have had a heart attack, or become seriosly dehydrated while working outdoors a week ago
Brief Answer:
Symptoms related to dehydration and electrolyte imbalance.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir,
I understand your concern.
Many of your symptoms like headache and cramping of feet are related to mixed effects of both BP medications side effects and dehydration.
I advise you to give up sport drinks,but stick to plain water and fruit juices.
Monitor your blood pressure and keep it under 130/80 mm of Hg pressure.
Many of your symptoms resolve with these precautions.
Also review your medications with your physician.Dose and drug modifications also help a lot.
In case if you are still concerned of this headache,I recommend you to get a Non Contrast CT scan of the head .
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
Symptoms related to dehydration and electrolyte imbalance.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir,
I understand your concern.
Many of your symptoms like headache and cramping of feet are related to mixed effects of both BP medications side effects and dehydration.
I advise you to give up sport drinks,but stick to plain water and fruit juices.
Monitor your blood pressure and keep it under 130/80 mm of Hg pressure.
Many of your symptoms resolve with these precautions.
Also review your medications with your physician.Dose and drug modifications also help a lot.
In case if you are still concerned of this headache,I recommend you to get a Non Contrast CT scan of the head .
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
"I advise you to give up sport drinks,but stick to plain water and fruit juices."
why?
why?
Brief Answer:
Reasons suggested.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir.
Sports drinks are heavy carbonated fluids.
They can cause chest discomfort by altering the pH status of gastric enzymes.
Also they can contribute to electrolyte disturbances and dehydration.
Hence it is good to avoid them.
Thank you.
Reasons suggested.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir.
Sports drinks are heavy carbonated fluids.
They can cause chest discomfort by altering the pH status of gastric enzymes.
Also they can contribute to electrolyte disturbances and dehydration.
Hence it is good to avoid them.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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