Hello, I wanted to know if constipation can cause fatigue and nausea? Can the fatigue related to this cause dizziness?

27-year-old woman3 years ago
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Alexandre Chagnon · 3 years ago
Hello,
Fatigue and dizziness are not really related to constipation. Nausea could be caused by constipation but can also be related to dizziness.
How long have your symptoms been present and in what time frame did they occur? When was your last bowel movement? Have you recently started a new medication? How long do your episodes of vertigo persist? Have you had a change in your hearing?
To treat constipation, I recommend using lax-a-day to be taken once a day. This medication is available without a prescription at a pharmacy.
Many things, other than constipation, could cause dizziness and fatigue. A medical evaluation would be required if symptoms persist.
The answer to the above questions will allow me to provide you with a more complete answer 😊
Carl Potvin, pharmacy student
Supervised by Alexandre Chagnon, pharmacist
27-year-old woman · 3 years ago
It's been about a week. I got my period and I would say that's when it started. I also finished my Xarelto treatment that I was taking every day. And I have a baby so I'm pretty tired too. It's not big dizziness, it's mostly when I bend over or turn around quickly. It's kind of like a lightheaded feeling. But things don't spin. And it's not constant. I take my pressure and my pressure is nice so can this be related to what I mentioned above?😊
Alexandre Chagnon · 3 years ago
Thank you for your response.
Do you have blood in your stool (black stool)?
It's possible that your bleeding during your period contributed to your symptoms of fatigue and dizziness. The workload of caring for a baby is certainly contributing to your fatigue as well.
For the next few days, I would suggest eating an iron-rich diet while using Lax-a-day once a day to treat constipation (iron could make constipation worse so important to start constipation treatment if you are already constipated). Remember to stay well hydrated.
If symptoms persist for another week or get worse, your pharmacist may order a blood test to make sure your Xarelto combined with your period has not caused you to lose too many red blood cells.
I hope this answers your question!
Carl Potvin, pharmacy student
Supervised by Alexandre Chagnon, pharmacist
27-year-old woman · 3 years ago
Thank you very much!

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