Question 1

what is postprandial syndrome?

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Postprandial syndr.: It describe a group of patients with symptoms suggestive of increased sympathetic activity (anxiety, weakness, tremor, perspiration, or palpitations) occurring after meals.  The cause might be having too much Insulin release in reaction to a particular food eaten.  Treatment is to find the direct cause or the direct foods and avoid it.

Question 2

can i take omeprazole after food?

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You can but.: Omeprazole bioavailability is significantly impaired by the presence of food and, therefore, patients should be advised to take Omeprazole with a glass of water on an empty stomach.

Question 3

what is a normal range for postprandial insulin test?

Accepted Answer

Insulin or glucose?: Normal is 65-105 when drawn out of a vein while fasting. Various authorities have different "normal" levels. There are, however, no exact cut-offs, it's all a continuium. Finger sticks are not accurate enough. Two hour post meal should be less than 130-140, and any glucose &gt;200 at any time suggests diabetes. An a1c &gt;6% is also suggestive and needs further evaluation. See diabetes.Org for info.

Question 4

why does my tongue tingle? not necessarily after food.

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Sensory nerves: If there is no local lesion of the tongue and no other symptoms, then it is most likely represents spontaneous irritation of sensory nerves of the tongue. Do let an oral surgeon or dentist examine your mouth carefully to rule out any dental problem that could be causing this.

Question 5

please describe the normal blood sugar level after food?

Accepted Answer

Under 180mg: Blood sugar leevels go up after eating but typically remain under the threshold level of 180mg, above which kidney can not handle the sugar which begins to show up in the urine. That would be abnormal and indication of glucose intolerance, in other words suggestive of diabetes.

Question 6

in post prandial blood sugar test, when does 2 hour start?

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Post-prandial: Means after a meal. The usual time is two hours after you finish eating. It usually doesn't take that long to eat, so the exact timing is somewhat arbitrary.

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: postprandial pain?

Accepted Answer

Post prandial Pain: Pain after eating defines post prandial pain.

Question 8

is eating dry cereal such as froot loops okay after food poisining ?

Accepted Answer

Fruity choice: Each of us is in charge of what goes into our mouths (and what comes out of them in the form of words too). So what you eat is certainly your choice. Dry cereal is okay if you like dry cereal. However, please understand that fruit loops is full of sugar, dyes, and partially hydrogenated oils.  If you care about your body, you might check into less processed options.  Best wishes.

Question 9

please advise if it's bad to eat nonbland foods after food poisoning?

Accepted Answer

Might stir things up: Start w clear liquid like water,  slightly flattened soda that is clear, or sports hydration drinks. Sip, sip, sip. Work up to solids w bland foods like bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, gelatin, or chicken. Avoid alcohol, nicotine, caffeine, dairy &amp; high fat foods. Rest.

Question 10

when is the best time to take the blood pressure medication, mornings, nights, before food after food?

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: This can vary with the type of medicine used, however, including it as part of an established routine so you do not forget it is the best time for most. Taking it as you prepare for the day ion your morning ritual is a common best practice. Taking it at times that can vary (meals) increases forgetting.

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