Last few days i've been feeling light headed and floaty. I drank alcohol for the first time in around a year i had a few too many and was quite ill, i was hungover the next day but ever since i've had this feeling, yesterday the feeling disappeared towards the evening time and i felt fine, is this due to the alcohol and how can i stop the light headedness? Also been working long night shifts recently. Just a bit worried so any help would be greatly appreciated.Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Why Am I Lightheaded?
Last few days i've been feeling light headed and floaty. I drank alcohol for the first time in around a year i had a few too many and was quite ill, i was hungover the next day but ever since i've had this feeling, yesterday the feeling disappeared towards the evening time and i felt fine, is this due to the alcohol and how can i stop the light headedness? Also been working long night shifts recently. Just a bit worried so any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Oh No - yea stay from it or stop drinking so much
ReplyDeleteDr.dhananjaya Bhupathi - 'light-headedness' is a symptom of intoxication. It may happen with certain brands of alcohol/cock-tails, etc.,
ReplyDeletePrudent to observe such symptoms, the very next day and avoid such specific branded alcoholic beverages, in future.
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syl c. - You need to eat before drinking alcohol because your blood sugar levels could be unstable, that is, you could have low blood sugar that is causing your symptoms. Alcohol will cause a spike in your blood sugar levels and if you have not eaten before drinking this will be a problem causing symptoms similiar to yours. You are also stressed and tired due to your working long night shifts so this adds to the problem. You need to get some rest.
ReplyDeleteYou need to see your doctor and speak to him about your problem. Get your blood glucose levels checked to make certain that you are not suffering from hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). The doctor will do a simple blood glucose test and then an oral glucose test to see how your body handles a sugary drink testing in intervals after you drink.
Alot depends on your diet and what type of foods you are eating. Try eating small meals, five or six a day, add protein, low carb, drink alot of water to flush out toxins, do not skip meals and exercise even walking 3 X a week for 30 min. helps. Buy a glucometer that measures the glucose in your blood and test your glucose this can give you an idea of what your glucose numbers. My non-diabetic friends own these and check regularly.
Check with your medical provider for a definitive diagnosis.
Hope this helps.