Question
Yesterday morning, while going to bed, I felt a headache and dizziness reappeared along with sweating. Lying in bed, I vomited when I moved my head, whether drinking water or milk. I had three bowel movements but they were not loose, no high fever. Later, I sought medical attention and received intravenous fluids for anti-inflammatory treatment, which stopped the vomiting after taking sugar. I still felt a bit dizzy, and the doctor said I needed to rest. Today, I had a blood test for routine blood counts, which were elevated. The doctor also recommended checking liver function, saying it might be related.
Previous treatment and effects: Treated for enteritis; suspected of being poisoned by St. John’s Wort or insufficient absorption; after using a suppository, there was no large amount of bowel movement.
What kind of help do I need: Is it a bacterial or viral infection? How did it cause dizziness? Do I need to check liver function?
Answer
Based on the patient’s description, an initial assessment suggests that the symptoms may be due to an infection. Common infections include bacterial and viral infections. The vomiting and dizziness in the symptoms may be due to dehydration or neurological system involvement. As for whether liver function tests are necessary, it is recommended to follow the doctor’s advice as it may be related to the patient’s overall health status and symptoms. Regarding the possibility of cervical spondylosis, it is recommended to undergo a cervical X-ray examination and adopt symptomatic treatment such as physical therapy, infrared therapy, acupuncture, and massage. Additionally, it is recommended that the patient quit smoking, maintain a low-fat diet, avoid maintaining the same posture for a long time, especially bending down movements, and take a break for about 10 minutes every hour. Moreover, sleep position and pillow height may also affect symptoms and should be adjusted appropriately.
