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Haven't eaten anything today due to nausea (stomach bug). 20 hours since i ate . i feel weak, shaky, lightheaded. why? glucose reads normal (80).

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

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Nausea, GIenteritis: May be due to dehydration.Do you have diarrhea? Drink about 3-4 liters a day water alternating with gatorade, juices ( too much water alone dilutes sodium),also the sugar in the drinks will give energy.

Answered 1/29/2015

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A member asked:

Haven't eaten anything today due to nausea (stomach bug). 20 hours since i ate . i feel weak, shaky, lightheaded. why? glucose reads normal (80).

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

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