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Suggest Treatment For Sleeplessness And Bouts Of Excessive Sweating
Question: EVERY WEEK OR SO I GET SHAKY AND TINGLY ABOUT 1 HOUR AFTER EATING SUPPER, THEN THE NIGHT IS SLEEPLESS WITH A FEW BOUTS OF SWEATING ON THE FOREHEAD. MOST OTHER NIGHTS ARE NORMAL. WHAT'S UP
Brief Answer:
Some blood tests needed:
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking!
The symptoms you described are suggestive of some pathologies:
-Hypoglicemia or low glucose level
-Infectious disease
-Thyroid problems ect.
I would suggest to check the body temperature twice daily and do some further exams:
-CBC (Complete Blood Count, also known as Hemogram; includes Hemoglobin, WBC and Platelet counts)
-Electrolytes (Sodium and Potassium in particular)
-HbA1c (Glycosylated Hemoglobin = your last 3 months' glucose average).
-Liver function tests (SGOT , SGPT, Albumin, Bilirubin, Alkaline Phosphatase)
-Kidney function tests (BUN, Creatinine)
-TSH (checks your thyroid)
-Free T4 (this too checks your thyroid)
-25 hydroxy Vitamin D levels (ideal range 40 to 60 ng/ml = 100 to 150 nmol/liter)
-Calcium
None of these tests require any fasting and can be done at any time of the day.
I am always at your disposal for any other questions whenever you need!
Wishing all the best,
Some blood tests needed:
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking!
The symptoms you described are suggestive of some pathologies:
-Hypoglicemia or low glucose level
-Infectious disease
-Thyroid problems ect.
I would suggest to check the body temperature twice daily and do some further exams:
-CBC (Complete Blood Count, also known as Hemogram; includes Hemoglobin, WBC and Platelet counts)
-Electrolytes (Sodium and Potassium in particular)
-HbA1c (Glycosylated Hemoglobin = your last 3 months' glucose average).
-Liver function tests (SGOT , SGPT, Albumin, Bilirubin, Alkaline Phosphatase)
-Kidney function tests (BUN, Creatinine)
-TSH (checks your thyroid)
-Free T4 (this too checks your thyroid)
-25 hydroxy Vitamin D levels (ideal range 40 to 60 ng/ml = 100 to 150 nmol/liter)
-Calcium
None of these tests require any fasting and can be done at any time of the day.
I am always at your disposal for any other questions whenever you need!
Wishing all the best,
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Dr. Remy Koshy
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