... or whatever... I've been drinking lots of water everyday and eating healthily... and I've been keeping really active and stuff... but I've been like fainting every now and then... and feel all drained... I've also lost like 2 stone in the past 4 or 5 weeks... what could be wrong?
2007-12-20 07:30:58 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
Whay are you asking here? Go to the doctor, already!
2007-12-20 07:39:18 · answer #1 · answered by psyop6 6 · 5⤊ 1⤋
well there are many possible causes..i personally have fainted many times so i know a bit about what i'm talking about....your best bet is to see a doctor..it is better to go and find out its nothing than to not go and find out you have a serious problem when its too late to fix it.....some of the reasons you may be fainting are: not enough food...if you feel dizzy and even nauseous after not eating for a while, then you should probably eat something(even if you have to force it down) always bring snacks with you in case you get this feeling..i find peanutbutter crackers work well....another possibility is you could have anemia..thats when you dont get enough iron..a doctor can test you to see if thats the problem..but make sure you get plenty of iron in your diet..also this is a common problems for distance runners, so since you said you have been active this is a possibility for your problems.....it could be something like a brain tumor or maybe a heart problem, a doctor can test you to see if that is the problem...another cause of fainting (although this probably isnt you) is pain..many times i've hurt myself somehow and i lose consciousness (this is actually a good thing because it temporally take me out of the pain)..even something like pinching your fingers in the right spot can cause this (i know from personal, embarrassing, experience)...well the only other causes i can think of are alcohol consumption, or a head injury, or possibly a food allergy? like i said, your best bet is to go in to see a doctor...i did that, and i had to have 2 or 3 tests done on my brain and heart..trust me, its worth it to go to a doctor...a doctor will be much more reliable than random people you dont know on yahoo answers....plus even if they cannot find the problem, they can help eliminate scary possibilities...hope you work this out soon =]
2007-12-20 15:53:35 · answer #2 · answered by Rosie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe you're eating too little or not enough nutrients or not enough calories or fat or iron (meat and greens). Drinking a lot of water can make your heart work harder and you'd be carrying more weight and might cause you to dilute your blood and faint. Those in the medical field discourage fainting because it could put you into a coma. So whatever it is you're doing or not doing, do get it corrected quick.
2007-12-20 15:37:24 · answer #3 · answered by sophieb 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Faintness and actual fainting spells are a common symtom of low blood pressure. If your blood pressure is below 90/60 then you are probably suffering from low blood pressure.
Better see your doctor and get your blood pressure checked.
As you have lost 2 stone perhaps you are badly underweight and perhaps that is causing your faintness and fainting spells.
Being badly underweight can also make you feel all drained and very weak and very tired.
2007-12-20 23:24:48 · answer #4 · answered by Susan Yarrawonga 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Go to your doctor, it is not healthy to lose so much weight over such a short space of time. Your GP can tell whether you are healthy or not and if you are actually eating properly. I would say that as you are losing so much weight then it is obvious that your calorie intake is not enough as you are burning off too many calories so that could easily make you faint. You should not be passing out, as it is dangerous and you could have a nasty fall. See about it.
2007-12-20 15:39:51 · answer #5 · answered by Lifeisgreat! 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hun u should go to the doctor there r lots of possibilities one being under active thyroid or diabetes or maybe u r not eating enough go to the doctor because if it is any of the above problems it can cause serious damage if not fatal if left go 2Moro hun!!!
2007-12-20 15:55:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Probably not eating enough or missing out on nutrients. Seems like a lot of weight to lose in such a short amount of time. See your doctor for a check up and to make sure you are eating enough.
2007-12-20 15:39:54 · answer #7 · answered by mistickle17 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you're serious my friend see your doctor asap,
I myself eat healthily and drinks of water then the worst thing...
Get yourself checked out,
I spent 2 weeks in hospital after thinking I would be alright.
2007-12-20 15:34:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
There's all sorts of possibilities. A common cause is diabetes. Other possibilities are low blood pressure or thyroid problems.
2007-12-20 15:39:07 · answer #9 · answered by formerly_bob 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
To lose so much weight so quickly is not natural. Like everyone else suggests time to consult the Doc.
2007-12-20 15:43:17 · answer #10 · answered by D 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋