Question 1

girlfriend has been unwell tonight, we have got to bed and she has boiling hot skin and is a bit sleepy and confused. what shall i do?

Accepted Answer

Get care ASAP!: This sounds serious. From what you say, she probably has a high fever. That plus sleepiness and confusion may indicate a dangerous infection. Get her to a doctor ASAP, even if it means going to an emergency department late at night. Good luck!

Question 2

what could be causing me to have a fast heart rate, confusion, double vision, sleepiness after eating?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: First thing to do is sit down with a competent physician and provide a detailed history and receive a thorough physical exam-then appropriate diagnostic tests if necessary can be suggested.

Question 3

why do i get sleepy after eating starchy foods?  usually when i eat bread, pasta or potatoes.  it doesn't seem to matter how much/little i eat of it.

Accepted Answer

Sugar: Simple carbohydrates are starchy foods that contain only one or two types of sugar. Unlike complex carbohydrates such as legumes and whole grains, many simple carbohydrates tend to cause dramatic spikes in blood sugar that can result in feelings of sleepiness and drowsiness. For best result, adopt a diet that emphasizes foods with low glycemic index.

Question 4

both big toes numb, sleepy after eating, urge to have bowel movement feels like i can't hold it in, hair strands coming out from the roots..might be?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety possible: Sounds like a panic attack, they have numbness of fingers, toes and lips, urge to go to bathroom, short of breath, increase heart rate, sweating, hair can stand on end.  They usually last under 60min, come on quickly, peak in 10min and slowly fade.

Question 5

very sore rt side neck, corner of mouth rt side pins and needles, ballance and mild confusion issues, sleepy, no fever. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

See your physician: These symptoms are worrisome and may be related to muscle strain, headache (eg migraine), cranial neouropathy, anxiety, meningitis, stroke, etc. See your physician as soon as possible. If the symptoms change or worsen, go to urgent care or the closest ER. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003206.htm

Question 6

took my bs yesterday 2 hours after a big carb meal because i was very sleepy it was 200. this morning fasting was 113 2 hour after no carbs breakfast 83 i am very confused, is this ok? i am not diabetic but i'm obese and my father is diabetic?

Accepted Answer

: The values of fasting blood sugar in the setting of "obesity" and a prime relative (father) with diabetes may indicate the onset of acquired diabtes type 2.  Ask your physician about a glucose tolerance test, and a weight reduction program, as risks of cardiac disease and stroke, hypertension are increased with diabetes type 2.

Question 7

every time after eating dry foods like dry bread, chips and etc 1 scar appeared in my mouth, specially behind my upper teeth, is it normal?

Accepted Answer

Need saliva: Saliva in normal amounts usually protects your mouth tissues and helps digest carbohydrates in your mouth.
If you have little saliva then these sharp foods can irritate your gums, cheek or palate.
We see this in people taking medications which causes dry mouth.
Try using Biotene before eating to see if this helps it comes in mouthwash and toothpaste
You don't want to keep causing tissue to be hurt

Question 8

what biochemical process makes us feel sleepy after eating lunch?

Accepted Answer

Sleepy after meal: Food in intestine triggers the Parasympathetic nervous system which tells our body to slow down &amp; focus on digesting the food. Brain cells found in the Hypothalamus in the brain, called Orexin, neurons, produce the protein Orexin which regulates wakefulness. Also, Insulin from the pancreas causes increase Melatonin &amp; Serotonin production, hence drowsiness.

Question 9

is it normal to always feel super sleepy after eating? should there be a concern?

Accepted Answer

Well, ...: Feeling a little tired after eating a heavy meal is perfectly normal. However, if you feel like having a nap after most meals there could be some underlying health problem that needs addressing. Excessive secretion of insulin, which is the body's way of trying to balance blood sugar levels, causes tryptophan to move into the brain, where it is metabolised into serotonin and melatonin. These neurotransmitters have a calming effect and help regulate sleep.

Question 10

after eating sweets i feel sleepy and my bp was 96 over 60?

Accepted Answer

Sweet dreams: Eating a lot of sugars, or any simple carbohydrate, transiently raises you bloods ph, which causes mild sedation. Eating large meals shunts blood to the stomach which can make you feel tired as well.

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Girlfriend has been unwell tonight, we have got to bed and she has boiling hot skin and is a bit sleepy and confused. what shall i do?

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What could be causing me to have a fast heart rate, confusion, double vision, sleepiness after eating?

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Why do i get sleepy after eating starchy foods? usually when i eat bread, pasta or potatoes. it doesn't seem to matter how much/little i eat of it.

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Both big toes numb, sleepy after eating, urge to have bowel movement feels like i can't hold it in, hair strands coming out from the roots..might be?

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Very sore rt side neck, corner of mouth rt side pins and needles, ballance and mild confusion issues, sleepy, no fever. should i be worried?

A member asked:

Took my bs yesterday 2 hours after a big carb meal because i was very sleepy it was 200. this morning fasting was 113 2 hour after no carbs breakfast 83 i am very confused, is this ok? i am not diabetic but i'm obese and my father is diabetic?

A member asked:

Every time after eating dry foods like dry bread, chips and etc 1 scar appeared in my mouth, specially behind my upper teeth, is it normal?

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What biochemical process makes us feel sleepy after eating lunch?

A member asked:

Is it normal to always feel super sleepy after eating? should there be a concern?

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After eating sweets i feel sleepy and my bp was 96 over 60?

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