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Since Thursday Of Last Week I Have Felt Weak, Dizzy,
Question: since Thursday of last week I have felt weak, dizzy, a weird feeling. every time I stand i get real dizzy. eating is iffy. I can eat a little here and there but kind of sick to my stomach. any ideas what's going on with me?
Brief Answer:
investigation is needed
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
nausea may be the presenting symptom of many disorders including gastroenteritis and other infections, electrolyte disorders, various abdominal inflammatory disorders, various disorders that causes vertigo, etc. If you've taken a new medication, nausea can be a side-effect.
You should visit a doctor for assessment, clinical examination and lab tests. Since you haven't mentioned other symptoms I suppose you have none. In patients like you, I usually order a complete blood count, C-reactive protein levels, urea, creatinine, serum electrolytes, transaminases, alkaline phosphatase, a pregnancy test (in women who still have periods), a urinalysis and other tests depending on the clinical impression I get from history taking and clinical examination.
Checking the vital signs is the first very important thing to assess in a patient with dizziness and nausea. For example, a marginal or low blood pressure, arrhythmia, a very fast heart rate, etc may indicate serious disorders.
Please let me know if you need further assistance.
Kind Regards,
Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis,
Internal Medicine Specialist
investigation is needed
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
nausea may be the presenting symptom of many disorders including gastroenteritis and other infections, electrolyte disorders, various abdominal inflammatory disorders, various disorders that causes vertigo, etc. If you've taken a new medication, nausea can be a side-effect.
You should visit a doctor for assessment, clinical examination and lab tests. Since you haven't mentioned other symptoms I suppose you have none. In patients like you, I usually order a complete blood count, C-reactive protein levels, urea, creatinine, serum electrolytes, transaminases, alkaline phosphatase, a pregnancy test (in women who still have periods), a urinalysis and other tests depending on the clinical impression I get from history taking and clinical examination.
Checking the vital signs is the first very important thing to assess in a patient with dizziness and nausea. For example, a marginal or low blood pressure, arrhythmia, a very fast heart rate, etc may indicate serious disorders.
Please let me know if you need further assistance.
Kind Regards,
Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis,
Internal Medicine Specialist
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