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Suggest Treatment For Weakness And Palpitations
my son of 21 has lost his appetite is feeling week, and is having palpitations. The nurse has checked his blood pressure and it was 122 over 60 is this low? He is 6ft 3ins tall and weighs 11stones 3lbs, and can t seem to put on weight.He feels really weak first thing in the morning but feels better later in the day, can you suggest what he should do?
Tue, 28 Feb 2017
Hi,
The blood pressure is not low, but you should do something for his appetite. palpitations and weakness may be the cause of loss of appetite. I would advise you to check his serum electrolytes, thyroid hormones, check full blood count. VitaminB supplements may help to increase the appetite. Ask him to eat frequently with little portions. I would advise him be much in fresh air, less in front of computer or TV. Healthy sleep is very important.
Take care
The blood pressure is not low, but you should do something for his appetite. palpitations and weakness may be the cause of loss of appetite. I would advise you to check his serum electrolytes, thyroid hormones, check full blood count. VitaminB supplements may help to increase the appetite. Ask him to eat frequently with little portions. I would advise him be much in fresh air, less in front of computer or TV. Healthy sleep is very important.
Take care
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