A 49-year-old member asked:
Could a sudden weight change cause a loss of balance?
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Dr. Linda Everettanswered
Internal Medicine 24 years experience
Dizziness: Abrupt weight loss may result in dehydration due to acute water losses. This can cause dehydration which will cause dizziness manifesting as loss of balance. When dieting, it is important to drink at least half your weight in water in ounces.
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Dr. Diane Minichanswered
Family Medicine 39 years experience
Dehydration?: Very rapid weight loss is often dehydration, so hydrate and see your doctor.
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Dr. Sasson Moulavianswered
Bariatrics 36 years experience
Yes : if you are dehydrated or low in sugar or protein you may feel a loss of balance
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Can a sudden weight change from diuretic cause a loss of balance?
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Dr. Leto Quarlesanswered
Family Medicine 25 years experience
Yes: Diuretics don't get rid of fat, they just cause you to urinate out more water, and can therefore cause dehydration. When you are dehydrated, blood volume is reduced (less water in the bloodstream), so sudden position changes can easily cause a drop in blood pressure ("orthostatic hypotension"), which can cause lightheadedness, loss of balance, and even possibly passing out.
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Dr. Andrew Turrisi commented
Radiation Oncology 49 years experience
And diutretics may cause imbalance in sodium and potassium, leading to rhythm disturbance and seizure, so have electrolyes checked, chew some black licorice, banana, or some orange juice.
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