Question 1

can iron deficiency cause dizziness in the forehead? its supposed to be between 60-180, i have it as 37

Accepted Answer

Iron deficiency: Iron deficiency anemia can cause fatigue, dizziness, shortness of breath or fainting.  You should see your physician to determine the cause of the iron deficiency as well as to start iron replacement.

Question 2

iron deficiency can cause dizziness and feeling weird? when will the dizziness go away? i already took 3 pills of iron (3 days)

Accepted Answer

It depends how low: Your iron level is, and make sure it is not from something else, it will take a lot more than 3 pills to raise your blood count, if it is too low sometimes u need im iron or IV iron or packed red blood cells , if you are feeling bad u need to call your doc.

Question 3

can iron deficiency cause heavy head or dizziness?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Take your iron pills as directed by your doctor. Otherwise get checked out.

Question 4

iron deficiency can cause dizziness if only is associated with anemia? i don't think i have anemia , im not pregnant and i don't think the iron deficie

Accepted Answer

Basically True: Low iron in the body should not cause trouble until anemia appears.  Then symptoms can include dizziness, although general weakness, fatigue, shortness of breath and no stamina are more common.

Question 5

can severe iron deficiency (very low ferritin) with only moderately low hemoglobin cause symptoms?  racing heart, sob, anxiety, dizzy, hair loss?

Accepted Answer

Evaluation: It is possible to get those symptom, but You need evaluation to find the cause ,it may be bleeding ,so be treated

Question 6

i've been feeling like i want to vomit all the time. im always very tired & sometimes i feel dizzy when i'm lying down. i have iron deficiency too. ?

Accepted Answer

Go to primary MD: There are a lot of reasons for that. You need to be evaluated by your primary md.

Question 7

blood test showed , esr and rdw levels slightly high, and hematocrit level decreased slightly but no iron deficiency, suffering from dizziness. scary?

Accepted Answer

POT and Minerals: A twenties female taking Aldactone (spironolactone) and who has dizziness needs blood mineral and thyroid tests.  If these are normal a mild case of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (pots) becomes of concern.  I have seen pots problem in women with joint hypermobility syndrome (jhs), and generalized musculoskeletal deconditioning seems etiologic.  See an osteopath.

Question 8

if i sit and is short of breath and dizzy is this a sign of iron deficiency anemia is worse?

Accepted Answer

Possible: It’s possible your shortness of breath &amp; dizziness while sitting are signs of worsening iron deficiency anemia. You therefore should have a medical exam with appropriate blood testing as soon as possible. Other possible illnesses, such as an infectious disease, can than also be checked for. I wish you well with your health!

Question 9

i have my period evry 21days. after it ifeel tired dizzy unstable  tingling in head for few days.history migraine tension ha , iron deficiency. normal?

Accepted Answer

See a neurologist: Migraines and vertigo ( dizziness) are often associated. Discuss prophylactic treatment for migraines with neurologist. That itself may control dizziness also.

Question 10

can iron pills make me tired? started 325mg 3 times a day, iron deficiency anemia. taking naps, i never take naps. headaches, dizzy, chest pain. norm?

Accepted Answer

No: Iron pill dose not make you tired ,anemia it could cause tiredness ,but you should evaluated for chest pain and treated.

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Can iron deficiency cause dizziness

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Can iron deficiency cause dizziness in the forehead? its supposed to be between 60-180, i have it as 37

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Iron deficiency can cause dizziness and feeling weird? when will the dizziness go away? i already took 3 pills of iron (3 days)

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Can iron deficiency cause heavy head or dizziness?

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Iron deficiency can cause dizziness if only is associated with anemia? i don't think i have anemia , im not pregnant and i don't think the iron deficie

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Can severe iron deficiency (very low ferritin) with only moderately low hemoglobin cause symptoms? racing heart, sob, anxiety, dizzy, hair loss?

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I've been feeling like i want to vomit all the time. im always very tired & sometimes i feel dizzy when i'm lying down. i have iron deficiency too. ?

A member asked:

Blood test showed , esr and rdw levels slightly high, and hematocrit level decreased slightly but no iron deficiency, suffering from dizziness. scary?

A member asked:

If i sit and is short of breath and dizzy is this a sign of iron deficiency anemia is worse?

A member asked:

I have my period evry 21days. after it ifeel tired dizzy unstable tingling in head for few days.history migraine tension ha , iron deficiency. normal?

A member asked:

Can iron pills make me tired? started 325mg 3 times a day, iron deficiency anemia. taking naps, i never take naps. headaches, dizzy, chest pain. norm?

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