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What Causes Dizziness Followed By Swelling And Numbness Of Arms And Legs?

I am in Hawaii on vacation and stood in 80 degree heat while waiting for a table at a diner. When we sat I ate breakfast and immediately felt hott and dizzy like I was gonna pass out. The more I sat still my lips hand arms feet all felt swollen and numb when I tried to move my fingers it felt really hard to even bend my joints. I m 24 yr old female with no health issues what could this be?? We drove back to the hotel and things subsided pretty quickly within 10-15 minutes but just getting out of the car and walking to our room made me dizzy again. What should I do?
Tue, 28 Oct 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello.

Thanks for writing to HCM

There is possibility of sunstroke or food poisoning or gastric infection.
Drink plenty of water and take rest.
You may need to take antibiotic and anti-emetic.
I will advise to start antacids [proton pump inhibitors like] rabeprazole -D twice a day.
Sucralfate will protect gastric mucosa and will give protective covering.

Try to maintain body fluid by increasing fluid intake, take easily digestible food.
If not recovered then you need to consult your treating doctor.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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What Causes Dizziness Followed By Swelling And Numbness Of Arms And Legs?

Hello. Thanks for writing to HCM There is possibility of sunstroke or food poisoning or gastric infection. Drink plenty of water and take rest. You may need to take antibiotic and anti-emetic. I will advise to start antacids [proton pump inhibitors like] rabeprazole -D twice a day. Sucralfate will protect gastric mucosa and will give protective covering. Try to maintain body fluid by increasing fluid intake, take easily digestible food. If not recovered then you need to consult your treating doctor. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.