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Why Am I Having Hot Flushes, Thirst And Frequent Urination Postpartum?

hi ive recently had a child and i feel so tired i have hot flushes really bad at night. i feel so thirsty all the time and am goin to the bathroom loads to urinate i also have loads of headaches i do try paracetomal but they dont seem to shift the pain what could this be??
Mon, 20 Jul 2015
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Hallow Mumma,

I do empathize your problems.

These symptoms are typical of Diabetes mellitus. Frequent urination is body's attempt to throw out excess sugar in the blood. This leads to extreme thirst.

Due to variable sugar levels in the blood at night there are hot flushes which sometimes may end up in shivering also.

Please get your urine and blood checked for sugar. Fasting and 2 hours after meal sugar will reveal whether you are diabetic or not.

Also please report to your Obstetrician and Physician for investigations of Diabetes. If any more information is needed, you may ask me direct question.

I have got a feeling that your baby must be a heavy baby.

I hope you will take the advice and act promptly.
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Why Am I Having Hot Flushes, Thirst And Frequent Urination Postpartum?

Hallow Mumma, I do empathize your problems. These symptoms are typical of Diabetes mellitus. Frequent urination is body s attempt to throw out excess sugar in the blood. This leads to extreme thirst. Due to variable sugar levels in the blood at night there are hot flushes which sometimes may end up in shivering also. Please get your urine and blood checked for sugar. Fasting and 2 hours after meal sugar will reveal whether you are diabetic or not. Also please report to your Obstetrician and Physician for investigations of Diabetes. If any more information is needed, you may ask me direct question. I have got a feeling that your baby must be a heavy baby. I hope you will take the advice and act promptly.