If a Person Does Not Drink Enough Water, Sweats Profusely, or Loses Fluids Through Vomiting or Diarrhea, It Disrupts the Body's Fluid Balance. If Fluids Are...
If a person does not drink enough water, sweats profusely, or loses fluids through vomiting or diarrhea, it disrupts the body's fluid balance. If fluids are not quickly replenished, the blood thickens and the entire body goes into a state of alarm, and thus begins to cramp or shake.
Why do I feel weak and shaky and have diarrhea?
Diarrhea and muscle weakness can be seen with food poisoning, gastroenteritis, hypokalemia, hypocalcemia, hypomagnesemia, and Guillain-Barre. Call your doctor if it persists.
If you've had diarrhea for a few days, you may feel lightheaded or weak. This comes from rapidly losing the minerals, sugar, and water that your body needs. Normally, diarrhea won't cause you to lose control of your bowels – if this happens, you should consult your doctor.
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