[31F] Pregnant with eye movement abnormalities and systemic symptoms
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Arora's Assessment
What might be happening
Based on the information you've provided, possible explanations for your symptoms include:
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Anxiety or Panic Disorder: Stress can cause a variety of physical symptoms, including a racing heart, shakiness, and difficulty breathing. The feeling of electricity running through your heart could be palpitations, a common symptom of anxiety. Nausea is also common in anxiety disorders.
- Treatment typically involves a combination of therapy and medication. Lifestyle changes, such as regular exercise, a healthy diet, and good sleep hygiene, can also be beneficial.
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Hyperthyroidism: An overactive thyroid can cause symptoms like a rapid heart rate, shakiness, and eye problems. It's more common in women and can sometimes occur during pregnancy.
- Treatment usually involves medication to slow down the thyroid, and sometimes surgery or radioactive iodine.
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Preeclampsia: This is a pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure and signs of damage to another organ system, often the liver and kidneys. It usually begins after 20 weeks of pregnancy in women whose blood pressure had been normal. It can lead to serious, even fatal, complications for both mother and baby.
- Treatment often involves medications to lower blood pressure and prevent seizures. Delivery of the baby and placenta is the only cure.
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Neurological Conditions: Given your history of epilepsy and the description of your symptoms, it's possible that you're experiencing some kind of neurological event. This could be a type of seizure or another neurological condition.
- Treatment would depend on the specific condition and could involve medication, surgery, or other interventions.
What you can do
Given the severity and sudden onset of your symptoms, it's important that you seek immediate medical attention. Please go to the nearest emergency department or call an ambulance.
What you should look out for
If you develop any of the following symptoms, it's important that you seek immediate medical attention:
- Severe headache
- Blurred vision
- Abdominal pain
- Swelling in your hands or face
- Difficulty speaking or understanding speech
- Sudden, severe nausea or vomiting
Remember, I'm an AI and this advice is based on the information you've provided. It's always important to consult with a healthcare professional for a formal diagnosis and treatment.
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10 mo ago