Health concern?

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Not sure where to put this exactly, so il just put it here.

I’ve noticed, lately, some things that are odd for me. As in, different to how I normally am. Not sure how to put this in better words.

My sense of balance, at times, seems bad. Like I can’t coordinate properly. But its not all the time, its more often not than when it is off.

My gag reflex is noticeably weaker, I think. I used to be able to handle bad smells/gross things easily. But now, I gag at things I used to not gag at.

I’ve become more sensitive to being shook, in a way. As in, for example; I was watching Downton Abbey the one time, and the one scene the one main guy, who’s had stomach problems, started violently vomiting blood at the table because of a burst ulcer. That really put me off.
And with that, I can’t read/do work on the bus anymore. Maybe it was just because of the noise on the bus, but I felt sick to my stomach after doing math work on the bus home. Felt close to throwing up. I NEVER throw up really. I can’t remember the last time I did. 4th grade? Maybe? No clue.

I have the idea maybe this is stress related? I know the vagus nerve has to do with stress things.

Please share your thoughts

Edit: Oh and another thing. I think I’ve been getting more tired sooner. I used to not really be tired by the end of a day, but recently I have been getting exhausted by the time for bed.

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I can’t speak to much else, but this became a problem for me and never was before. If I read in the car or if someone else is driving for more than about 45 minutes I get really carsick. Not sure what caused it, but you aren’t alone. Have you ever had your blood pressure checked? Mine is super low and can sometimes cause me to get dizzy or nauseated, especially if I’m hungry. But if you are super concerned it’s probably best to talk to an actual healthcare professional.

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Apart from my watch I have, which I doubt can give any ACTUAL good reading, no. According to a lot of the times I measure it with it, I get 120/71 , which is right at the cusp of normal/elevated, so I wouldn’t think its much of an issue I think.

I probably should go to my doctor though, just to check. Il ask my parents tomorrow.

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How old are you?

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15 years old

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That’s probably the best plan. It could be a thousand different things, or it could be nothing. There are lots of things that can cause similar symptoms. You might want to check your iron levels as well. Lots of times young athletes are anemic and don’t know it. That can run you down pretty quickly.

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Go see a doctor.

Its likely not a big deal and like you said stress related, maybe even viral stuff, but worth it to get checked out.

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go see a doctor, but anecdotally

This happens to me when I’m under stress (e.g., end of term, hard week at work)

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That’s actually some of the symptoms I developed when I was first developing gastritis from stress. Not saying that’s what you have, but it could be. It’s hard to catch it until it’s so bad you can’t ignore it.

Now, it could be that the stress itself is causing the symptoms, or maybe the gastritis resulting from the stress is causing the symptoms. I think it’s most likely the stress that causes these symptoms.

It could be a lot of things. Don’t google it because it’s just going to say crazy stuff. Ask your parents to take you to a doctor and see what they say.

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I’m wondering about ear stuff, but as with all the possibilities, it’s just a random guess. See the doctor!

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9 out of 10 random adults on the Internet agree… Go see a doctor.

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I had vestibular neuritis last year and I thought I was going to die. My balance was fucked up, vision was a little hazy and the stress of wondering what it was nearly gave me a heart attack, literally. Went on for about 3 weeks. Viral infection that presented no other "typical” symptoms.” Dr offered anti inflammatory drugs but decided against it. Just had to run its course.

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You’re going through puberty.

It’s fucking wierd. You have testosterone levels like you’re doing a steroid cycle, but that causes emotional waves with Downton Abbey and stress levels.

Asynchronous growth causes you to feel clumsy since your body is trying to figure out what it should do, and your vagus nerve and gag reflex is part of that.

That’s also why you’re tired. Sleepy emotional teenagers is a trope for a reason.

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If this has persisted longer than 7-10 days it would be wise to see a doctor in person. Even so, stress and virus would be high on the list of possibilities. Its intermittent nature means it is very unlikely to be something really bad like a stroke, tumour or cerebellar problem.

The gag reflex is a reaction to things close to the back of your throat, like an aggressive toothbrush. It doesn’t really mean a reaction to unpleasant sights or smells. The fact your smell is intact makes some things, like Covid, less likely. The actual gag reflex involves the glossopharyngeal nerve more than the vagus nerve (which elevates the palate but is not primarily sensory here).

Balance issues sometimes involve ears, eyes, the nervous system or part of the brain called the cerebellum. These can be tested by looking in the ears and testing hearing and vision, looking for eye movements (called nystagmus), testing hand eye coordination, your ability to walk heel to toe and touch a moving finger, whether balance is worse with closed eyes, listening to your heart rhythm, etc.

Balance can also be related to low blood pressure or blood sugar, anemia (low red blood cell count), infections involving the above organs affecting balance, stress, dehydration, medications, drugs and alcohol, swimming, sinus infections, overtraining with dieting or undernutrition or vision problems. Many of these things also increase fatigue.

You do not mention dizziness, falls, changes in vision or hearing, sinus congestion, swallowing difficulties, reflux, sleep, dieting, appetite changes, asthma, medicines and drugs taken, medical history, risk factors for anemia, stressors, fever, nausea, vomiting, bowel and bladder movements, specific pains and many other things. Some ear problems can affect the throat.

There are enough possibilities that you need to be seen in person rather than just rely on Internet advice - you need your temperature and blood pressure taken, and probably get routine blood tests such as electrolytes, sugars, a complete blood count, and a pregnancy test if you are female; certain other details might make other things, such as a thyroid test or ECG etc., appropriate.

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Pretty sure he’s not pregnant.

Maybe we should start a thread about puberty instead of AI generated “see a doctor” comments.

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Sorry, no AI involved. Though puberty might well be a factor, and can be stressful, there are enough alternatives to mandate a personal exam.

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Oh.

Then I apologize for my assumption and appreciate your detailed response.

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I wasn’t going to mention pregnancy at first. But decided to, since you’d be surprised how often it causes symptoms (in those who are unaware that they are pregnant) of nausea and fatigue, things related to acid reflux, plus slightly vague symptoms that don’t always match other diagnoses. Obviously, potential pregnancy doesn’t apply to a majority of people, based on age and gender.

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( im assuming … since I dont know your family situation)

Maybe you should address this with your parents.

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I agree with puberty and parents. I’m also not saying to not see a doctor; I just have two pubescent teens at home and there’s a lot going on there. In any case, we can’t help: I’d start with mom and dad.