do i have cancer?

Question

every time i get up i feel dizzy and sometimes i have to sit down right away. is it because i m skinny or what? i just made 16 1 month ago i m 5'10 and i weigh 119 pounds.but i don want to gain weight cause i rlly look good like this so what m i gnna do? is it because i m underweight or cancer?

Answer 1

The most likely cause for your symptoms is postural hypotension, meaning that when you change from a reclining or a sitting position to a standing position, there is a brief period where your blood pressure drops, resulting to a short interval where the brain does not get enough oxygen. This causes momentary dizziness, and sometimes is severe enough that you must sit down again.

While mild postural hypotension is common in tall, thin adolescents, it can also be seen in persons with anorexia. I hope this is not the case with you.

It's not likely to be cancer, such as a brain tumor. You would likely be dizzy at other times, and exhibit other symptoms such as incoordination, one-sided weakness, speech problems, memory difficulties or seizures. If your symptoms persist, rather than worry why don't you visit your doctor?

Answer 2

it is probably because you are underweight or maybe something else.I know it isnt cancer. why would you think it was cancer? just because your skinny and sometimes feel dizzy does not at all mean you have cancer. if you had cancer you would have a part of the body hurting and it would be swollen. i am a doctor so i know. if you really think you have a problem then go to your doctor and they will figure out what it is.

Answer 3

There are three body shapes: 1) ectomorph (skinny) 2) mesomorph (medium) 3) endomorph (stocky)

At any age never, ever be guided by what you see in the mirror. Use the charts and comments on friends or professionals whom you trust.

Be prepared to eat healthy food, and if that means weight gain, so what?

Function is more important than appearance.

Answer 4

I doubt it's cancer, but you do sound underweight. there are a number of possible reasons for your dizziness, but only a doctor can tell you which one is yours.

Answer 5

No you dont i have the exact same thing just make sure that you are eating 6 smaller meals a day or breakfast, small heathly snack, lunch, small healthy snack ,dinner, then before you go to bed peanut butter and a glass of milk . the source tells you about LBS or low blood sugar so i hope that this helps. good luck just do wat i have said its worked for me hope it works for you l8r

Answer 6

It sound as if your blood pressure if dropping as you stand.
You should have this checked. Have you ever had any heart problems?

Answer 7

nah, sounds more like Turbo Aids