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What Causes Excessive Thirst, Runny Nose, Deep Cough, Nausea And Loose Stools?
Question: I have been sick about a week now. I cannot seem to do anything but sleep with being very thirsty and have been drinking a lot of fluids. It started with a runny nose and deep cough. Yesterday I became very nauseated and then today have very loose stool. I have had 3 heart attacks in the past with triple bypass surgery in 2008. the sleeping and nausea has preceded all 3 heart attacks . I am getting weaker. I have been diagnosed with diabetes and cirrhosis of the liver also. I am trying to figure out if this is a stomach flu or something more serious,
Brief Answer:
This is not to be taken lightly with your history..
Detailed Answer:
Welcome to HCM: Please note that your symptoms sound like your blood sugar is out of control, how often do you check your blood sugar levels. An infection can also cause your blood sugar to skyrocket and cause the reported symptoms. Now as far as the diarrhea goes, this may be due to the fact that you have gastroenteritis of stomach flu or again your diabetes is out of control, with the cardiac symptoms that you had leading to triple bypass, I would not take these vague symptoms lightly as women and diabetic at that usually present with very un classical symptoms of heart disease and this you have two things working against you, please seek medical advice and workup, better safe than sorry in this case and many in your situation.
This is not to be taken lightly with your history..
Detailed Answer:
Welcome to HCM: Please note that your symptoms sound like your blood sugar is out of control, how often do you check your blood sugar levels. An infection can also cause your blood sugar to skyrocket and cause the reported symptoms. Now as far as the diarrhea goes, this may be due to the fact that you have gastroenteritis of stomach flu or again your diabetes is out of control, with the cardiac symptoms that you had leading to triple bypass, I would not take these vague symptoms lightly as women and diabetic at that usually present with very un classical symptoms of heart disease and this you have two things working against you, please seek medical advice and workup, better safe than sorry in this case and many in your situation.
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
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