What's wrong with me and what am I supposed to do?!
Question: What's wrong with me and what am I supposed to do?
Since I came home from the gym on Tuesday, I haven't been feeling great. My mom has been telling me that I look really pale. I've also felt light-headed and dizzy. It especially shows when I go from sitting to standing, laying down to sitting, ect. I feel like I'm living on a cruise ship the way my body subconsciously sways. I also come close to losing balance but I catch myself. Today I had nausea added to my list. I'm 17 and a junior in high school. I couldn't even go to school because i was feeling that weak and it takes me a bit longer to go down and up the steps because I don't want to fall and get hurt. I don't have a fever (today I checked in at 98F) but I feel like crap. Help? I have a job interview tomorrow. Thanks!
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The dizziness that you are experiencing is most likely due to a drop in blood pressure when you change positions. This is known as orthostatic hypotension. I would recommend increasing your water intake and maybe add a little bit more salt to your diet. Definitely focus on keeping hydrated.