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Feeling Weakness, Excessive Thirst And Fast Heart Rate With Salty Taste In Mouth. Required Treatment?

Posted on Mon, 11 Mar 2013

Question: Yes, I awakened early today with my heart racing ,strong salty taste in my mouth excessive thirst and weakness over all. In the recent past have been fainting frequently and experiencing the following...
Hair loss
Engorged Breasts
Skin eruptions
increased sweating
weight gain (50lbs in 6mos)
lip hair growth overnight two weeks ago
palpitations and fainting
increased bladder spasms ( neurogenic bladder resulting from a previous spine injury)
some blood work last month indicated elevated thyroid antibodies but tsh is ok.
I have learned since the fainting began that there is a small hole in my heart but was probably born with it.
As it is Sunday my doctors office is closed and I do not want to go to ER unnecessarily. What should I do? Thanks for your help!

Answered by Dr. Sudhir (21 minutes later)

Hello,

Welcome to XXXXXXX

I have gone through your symptoms and I think you can wait till your doctor's office is open on Monday.But do take rest and have some one to look over you.Do keep close watch on your symptoms and see doctor sooner.

Hope this answers your question.Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sudhir (31 minutes later)

I continue to have the overall weakness and excessive thirst although the racing heart has calmed.
I passed out 3 times yesterday and once this morning, are there any precautions or home care you recommend between now and when the office opens Monday at 10am?

Answered by Dr. Sudhir (16 minutes later)

In such cases, there is nothing much you can do at home except rest.But the fainting episode so frequently arise concerns.With three episodes I think ER visit would be ideal step.You need to get your blood pressure checked , if not measured or monitored recently.Lying done in recumbent position(propped up )would be more ideal.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sudhir (42 minutes later)

Your guidance is appreciated!
I used my Grandmothers Gluco-meter and checked blood sugar (fasting) this morning to see if that was why I felt so weak but it was 111 in normal range. Usually in the past I have had low BP typically 110/75 at times 80/60 After your last reply this morning, I followed up and used an automatic bp cuff first the monitor read 145/85 and now I rechecked it is 132/84 so it is high for my typical daily norm. Is it safe if I rest a bit and then re-evaluate in a hour or so how I am feeling prior to going into ER? I feel exhausted at the moment....and very thirsty.

Answered by Dr. Sudhir (25 minutes later)

Your BP and sugar levels seem normal.You can rest for a hour and then go to ER.
Please check out for electrolyte imbalance or dehydration if there are any such chances.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar