Question 1

i get tachycardia when i stand up and my glucose drops fast along with it. i don't have diabetes, glucose falls 30 or more points in matter of minutes. this started a month ago, what can be causing this? anemia? dehydration? occipital stroke i had?

Accepted Answer

: These symptoms can best be evaluated by a team approach: If your family Dr agrees to referrals to a cardiologist and an endocrinologist, they could search for the underlying cause or causes of the possible insulin-related glucose fluctuations, rapid heartbeat with standing, and history of a stroke.

Question 2

why do my ears spontaneously start ringing after a nap? i am a 27 yr old female and i breastfeed my baby. could anemia or dehydration cause it?

Accepted Answer

Anemia : Although a rare symptom, anemia can do that so get a CBC checked.

Question 3

cause of increase in resting hr in an athlete? elevated w rest and activity. already tested for thyroid anemia. not dehydrated. ekg normal?  17 yrs

Accepted Answer

Overtraining: Aerobic fitness is normally associated w/lower resting heart rate. Check out http://www.acefitness.org/acefit/healthy-living-article/60/493/what-does-overtraining-mean which mentions elevated resting HR as one manifestation of overtraining wherein you don't give yourself enough time to recover. This is diagnosis of exclusion after making sure you're otherwise healthy, as your doc has already done.

Question 4

does anemia make dehydration worse, is there any relationship?

Accepted Answer

Anemia &amp; dehydration: Dehydration reduces the amount of water in your bloodstream, causing your blood to be more concentrated. People with anemia frequently and subconsciously reduce their water intake as a method of concentrating the red blood cells in their blood. Unfortunately the number of red blood cells remain the same and treating the underlying cause of anemia is the only cure.

Question 5

i have chronic mild anemia (10.4) due to heavy menses. now it takes barely a day of heavy period to feel dehydrated and weak. is that due to anemia?

Accepted Answer

Yes. : Likely due to iron deficiency. Eat lots of red meat &amp; take oral iron medication.

Question 6

can severe dehydration cause inability to walk? every time i stand up i feel faint, out of breath and my glucose drops fast (10 point per minute) i also have severe hemolytic anemia, why am i struggling to walk?

Accepted Answer

: If indeed your anemia is "severe", that would explain many of your symptoms.  Did you see a physician as recommended previously?

Question 7

i have pots + chronic gi bleeding w/normal rbc. could dehydration mask anemia? i don't drink much b/c worsens diarrhea + causes constant peeing.

Accepted Answer

Usually Not-: We're pretty good at picking up details such as higher than expected red cell counts due to things such as dehydration or other causes that could raise counts to be artificially high. We look at parameters such as urine specific gravity, orthostatic pressures, reactive markers that can be triggered in dehydration and anemia as well as something called the RDW which elevates during anemic periods.

Question 8

causes of low anemia in men?

Accepted Answer

Low Blood Count: This is a rare situation for younger men. So, it must be taken seriously.

First would be a general sense of one's health.  Are there any chronic illnesses or infections?

Next would be if there could be a bleeding ulcer or other situation in the GI tract. 

Any good medical provider will investigate this situation fully to make sure the cause is identified and treated.

Question 9

can anemia cause pain to occur?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Many people get aches and cramps in their legs when they are anemic and can be an early sign. If there are other pathologies, such as peripheral vascular disease, then it can cause an increase in pain as well. There is also weak evidence in the literature suggesting anemia can make fibromyalgia pain worse. I hope that helps!

Question 10

what everyday things can cause anemia?

Accepted Answer

Anemia: Anemia it happen with bleeding , bone marrow  suppression (infection, cancer, drugs)and diet.

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I get tachycardia when i stand up and my glucose drops fast along with it. i don't have diabetes, glucose falls 30 or more points in matter of minutes. this started a month ago, what can be causing this? anemia? dehydration? occipital stroke i had?

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Why do my ears spontaneously start ringing after a nap? i am a 27 yr old female and i breastfeed my baby. could anemia or dehydration cause it?

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Cause of increase in resting hr in an athlete? elevated w rest and activity. already tested for thyroid anemia. not dehydrated. ekg normal? 17 yrs

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Does anemia make dehydration worse, is there any relationship?

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I have chronic mild anemia (10.4) due to heavy menses. now it takes barely a day of heavy period to feel dehydrated and weak. is that due to anemia?

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Can severe dehydration cause inability to walk? every time i stand up i feel faint, out of breath and my glucose drops fast (10 point per minute) i also have severe hemolytic anemia, why am i struggling to walk?

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I have pots + chronic gi bleeding w/normal rbc. could dehydration mask anemia? i don't drink much b/c worsens diarrhea + causes constant peeing.

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