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Dieting. Have Numbness, Shivering, Weight Gain. Am I In Trouble?

ive been dieting for about a month now. i usually ate one normal portion during lunch, and yogurt at night. 2L of water everyday. and now, im facing pulsing in my left neck. sometimes numb hand and shiver when i dont eat. before this i use to weight around 74-78kgs. around 10 months ago, my weight has increase to 90.5kgs. Now, im 85kgs after dieting with 163cm tall (5'2). am i in trouble?
Tue, 18 Jun 2013
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Hello dear,

Regarding the concern about the sensation of numbness & shivering, it can be due to:
1. Hypoglycemia- decreased blood glucose level due to severe dieting.
2. Hypotension (deceased blood pressure)
3. Anemia- due to dietary deficiencies of certain nutrients like Iron, Vitamin B 12, Folic acid, etc. which interferes with blood formation.
The pulsation felt on the neck can be attributed to hyper dynamic circulatory state due to anemia.
4. Inadequate hydration status & electrolyte balance of the body
5. Hormonal & metabolic cause

So, kindly consult your Physician & discuss regarding this.
Investigations like complete blood count, estimation of blood pressure & blood sugar levels will be helpful to rule out any pathological cause for the symptoms.

Wishing you a Good Health.
Thanks & take care.
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Dieting. Have Numbness, Shivering, Weight Gain. Am I In Trouble?

Hello dear, Regarding the concern about the sensation of numbness & shivering, it can be due to: 1. Hypoglycemia- decreased blood glucose level due to severe dieting. 2. Hypotension (deceased blood pressure) 3. Anemia- due to dietary deficiencies of certain nutrients like Iron, Vitamin B 12, Folic acid, etc. which interferes with blood formation. The pulsation felt on the neck can be attributed to hyper dynamic circulatory state due to anemia. 4. Inadequate hydration status & electrolyte balance of the body 5. Hormonal & metabolic cause So, kindly consult your Physician & discuss regarding this. Investigations like complete blood count, estimation of blood pressure & blood sugar levels will be helpful to rule out any pathological cause for the symptoms. Wishing you a Good Health. Thanks & take care.