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What Causes Dizziness, Fatigue And Diarrhea?
Question: I am lightheaded, feeling weak and unsteady. When I move around I have this slight clicking feeling in my head. I have had loose stools and not very hungry. I feel better just lying still and resting a lot. Don't know if I should wait it out or go to an Urgent Care. Right now, no transportation. Any ideas?
Brief Answer:
should replace electrolytes and consider probiotics
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Loss of fluid and electrolytes from loose stool can cause the symptoms that you are describing.
The water, juice and sprite would help to replace the fluids well but to get back any electrolytes that you have been losing, you should take an oral rehydration drink or diluted sports drink (Eg dilute gatorade or powerade)
Hold off eating till there is a 4 hour window with no diarrhea. When this occurs, you can start with a small amount of dry foods such as bread, biscuits
Probiotics will help to restore the normal bacterial flora. These can be used on their own or in some yogurt.
If you replace the fluids and electrolytes with the oral rehydration drink or dilute sports drink and still feel unwell then you should be seen
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
should replace electrolytes and consider probiotics
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Loss of fluid and electrolytes from loose stool can cause the symptoms that you are describing.
The water, juice and sprite would help to replace the fluids well but to get back any electrolytes that you have been losing, you should take an oral rehydration drink or diluted sports drink (Eg dilute gatorade or powerade)
Hold off eating till there is a 4 hour window with no diarrhea. When this occurs, you can start with a small amount of dry foods such as bread, biscuits
Probiotics will help to restore the normal bacterial flora. These can be used on their own or in some yogurt.
If you replace the fluids and electrolytes with the oral rehydration drink or dilute sports drink and still feel unwell then you should be seen
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
What causes the clicking or swishing noise in my head? It seems to make me feel off balance and sick feeling.
Brief Answer:
related to concurrent illness
Detailed Answer:
HI
The abnormal noise and sensation are due to the illness that you are experiencing.
Electrolyte and fluid loss along with any infection, which is what you are likely experiencing can cause these symptoms.
You may have an infection of the GI (gastrointestinal tract) , this is the most common reason for recent onset loose stools
related to concurrent illness
Detailed Answer:
HI
The abnormal noise and sensation are due to the illness that you are experiencing.
Electrolyte and fluid loss along with any infection, which is what you are likely experiencing can cause these symptoms.
You may have an infection of the GI (gastrointestinal tract) , this is the most common reason for recent onset loose stools
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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