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What Causes Headache, Diarrhea And Vomiting?
My son has been having severe headache for weeks and he has been having heavy, heavy diahrea for a couple of weeks, and now he is vomiting, looking for a bathroom (I m sure for the diahrea) and is having another severe headache. Please tell me what these are symptoms of. He is a body builder and I am aware that he takes steroids (though I can t find them), insulin, tons of protein powders and more probably. He won t tell the doctor all his symptoms. I need to help him but don t know what to do so please give me some ideas. Thank you. Very concerned mom.....Crystal
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Hello!
I read your question and understand your concern.
In my opinion the troubles that he has may be related to a substance he is taking or infection. Diarrhea is not related to steroids but may be related to any other substance. I recommend you to measure his blood pressure as it is common for substances used in bodybuilding to raise the blood pressure. A high blood pressure may cause severe headache. I would also recommend a full blood work to rule out infection and a toxicologic analysis of blood and urine for substance abuse.
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Best wishes Dr. Abaz Quka
I read your question and understand your concern.
In my opinion the troubles that he has may be related to a substance he is taking or infection. Diarrhea is not related to steroids but may be related to any other substance. I recommend you to measure his blood pressure as it is common for substances used in bodybuilding to raise the blood pressure. A high blood pressure may cause severe headache. I would also recommend a full blood work to rule out infection and a toxicologic analysis of blood and urine for substance abuse.
Hope to have been helpful!
Thank you for using HCM!
Best wishes Dr. Abaz Quka
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