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What Causes Headache And Dizziness After Taking Weight Loss Supplements?
Question: Hi Doctor , this is XXXX from XXXXXXX XXXXXXX ( Male , age : 27) .... Past 10 days am suffering from serious of head ache and dizziness , And once after I get the dizziness I feel hard to breath and feel little heavy of my heart with little pain ....
Note : I was been taking weight loss supplement for the past 2 months ( Herbalife ) ., this is the first time am receiving this kind of problem , in the past i didnt face any such issue .
Note : I was been taking weight loss supplement for the past 2 months ( Herbalife ) ., this is the first time am receiving this kind of problem , in the past i didnt face any such issue .
Brief Answer:
Side effect of supplement/ vestibular pathology
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
Thanks for your query.
The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to:
1. Side effects of any of the constituents present in the weight loss supplement:
Though most of the supplements claim to be free from side effects, prolonged use can interfere with normal functioning of the body metabolism.
Under such circumstances, symptoms will resolve on discontinuing the supplement.
2. Pathology in the Vestibular Apparatus in inner ear (it is associated with maintenance of body posture & balance) most probably Labyrinthitis or Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo: sensation of dizziness and headache can be explained on the basis of it.
Though symptomatic relief can be obtained with intake of Vestibular sedatives like Betahistine preparations (to be taken only under the guidance of a Physician), the underlying cause needs to be treated.
3. Inadequate hydration status & electrolyte imbalance of the body OR dietary deficiency of certain nutrients like Iron, Calcium, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Folic acid, etc. which help in blood formation & nerve conduction:
Intake of nervigenic agents (like Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Folic acid) as well as multivitamin & multimineral supplements including iron, calcium & Vitamin D needs to be added in your diet.
If symptoms still persist, kindly consult an ENT Specialist & get a proper clinical examination done.
Investigations like complete blood count, estimation of blood pressure, blood sugar levels, serum electrolytes & vestibular function tests will be required to rule out any pathological cause for the symptoms.
The sensation of breathlessness and heaviness in heart can be attributed to exhaustion following episodes of dizziness.
However, to rule out any Cardiovascular cause, kindly get an ECG done.
There is no need to worry, you will be fine.
Till then, maintain adequate hydration & proper nutrition status and avoid stress.
And also take precautions of getting up from bed slowly & avoid sudden head movements.
Wishing you a Good Health.
Please let me know if I need to clarify further.
Take care.
Side effect of supplement/ vestibular pathology
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
Thanks for your query.
The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to:
1. Side effects of any of the constituents present in the weight loss supplement:
Though most of the supplements claim to be free from side effects, prolonged use can interfere with normal functioning of the body metabolism.
Under such circumstances, symptoms will resolve on discontinuing the supplement.
2. Pathology in the Vestibular Apparatus in inner ear (it is associated with maintenance of body posture & balance) most probably Labyrinthitis or Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo: sensation of dizziness and headache can be explained on the basis of it.
Though symptomatic relief can be obtained with intake of Vestibular sedatives like Betahistine preparations (to be taken only under the guidance of a Physician), the underlying cause needs to be treated.
3. Inadequate hydration status & electrolyte imbalance of the body OR dietary deficiency of certain nutrients like Iron, Calcium, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Folic acid, etc. which help in blood formation & nerve conduction:
Intake of nervigenic agents (like Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Folic acid) as well as multivitamin & multimineral supplements including iron, calcium & Vitamin D needs to be added in your diet.
If symptoms still persist, kindly consult an ENT Specialist & get a proper clinical examination done.
Investigations like complete blood count, estimation of blood pressure, blood sugar levels, serum electrolytes & vestibular function tests will be required to rule out any pathological cause for the symptoms.
The sensation of breathlessness and heaviness in heart can be attributed to exhaustion following episodes of dizziness.
However, to rule out any Cardiovascular cause, kindly get an ECG done.
There is no need to worry, you will be fine.
Till then, maintain adequate hydration & proper nutrition status and avoid stress.
And also take precautions of getting up from bed slowly & avoid sudden head movements.
Wishing you a Good Health.
Please let me know if I need to clarify further.
Take care.
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