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Suggest Treatment For Dizziness And Irregular Heart Rate
hi i am Kirsty I am 24. The past few months I have experiencing dizziness, I feel like my heart skips a beat and I can't catch my breath properly. I smoke between 20-30 fags a day. But recently I feel tired all the time. I've got a 14 month old daughter so sometimes its hard work. I am on anti-depressents because of Post-Natal Depression I've been on them nearly three years because I developed post- natal after the birth of my 5 year old son. Recently I have been eating a fiber diet and just wondering if beans can upset the tummy if I eat them everyday. Thanks
Mon, 7 Jan 2019
Hi,
You have a history of post natal depression. Dizziness & irregular heart beat can be due to anxiety, stress, low blood pressure or mood fluctuations. Get physically examined, get blood workouts (CBC, lipid function test, thyroid function tests, X-Ray chest, ECG, etc) done. Anemia, generalized weakness, thyroid disorders can cause such symptoms. Get evaluated, get treated. In the meantime, take food rich in iron, calcium & protein. Beans should not make your stomach upset but if taken daily they can cause gastritis. Take it alternately. Take vitamin supplements. Do regular exercises & stay happy, lead a healthy lifestyle. You can see a physiotherapist/counselor/psychiatrist if you feel you still have depression.
You are very young, enjoy life & stay out of stress & anxiety. Stay away from addictions if any. Try to develop the natural skills (singing, dancing, freelancing, skills in education or cooking, etc) that you have so that you are happier & can help others. You can continue to take the prescribed anti-depression medication but do not get dependent on it.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K,
General & Family Physician
You have a history of post natal depression. Dizziness & irregular heart beat can be due to anxiety, stress, low blood pressure or mood fluctuations. Get physically examined, get blood workouts (CBC, lipid function test, thyroid function tests, X-Ray chest, ECG, etc) done. Anemia, generalized weakness, thyroid disorders can cause such symptoms. Get evaluated, get treated. In the meantime, take food rich in iron, calcium & protein. Beans should not make your stomach upset but if taken daily they can cause gastritis. Take it alternately. Take vitamin supplements. Do regular exercises & stay happy, lead a healthy lifestyle. You can see a physiotherapist/counselor/psychiatrist if you feel you still have depression.
You are very young, enjoy life & stay out of stress & anxiety. Stay away from addictions if any. Try to develop the natural skills (singing, dancing, freelancing, skills in education or cooking, etc) that you have so that you are happier & can help others. You can continue to take the prescribed anti-depression medication but do not get dependent on it.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K,
General & Family Physician
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