Question 1

im 36 weeks pregnant. ive been having a persistent headache for a couple of days now. i slept all day today and still feel like i havent slept at all. i do have scoliosis, asthma and anemia. i went to the doctor on monday. i didn't have high blood pressur

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Well: You still need to be evaluated, persistent headache in pregnancy requires attention even if your blood pressure was normal earlier, please call your doctor, good luck

Question 2

is there a reason why i am getting anemia each time after dieting?

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If that: Is the true correlation i would be concerned that you are doing some form of extreme dieting that is leading to a nutrient deficiency.

Question 3

iron 27,  tibc is 437 , transferin saturation 6. does this show iron defeciency anemia? and a reason for some fatigue? should i be taking iron ?

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Are you anemic?: You are anemic if and only if you hemoglobin is low, but iron deficiency can make you tired before anemia happens. These labs say "iron deficient", most likely. If this is from very heavy periods and/or non-supplementing vegetarianism, iron supplements are in order, but the cause needs to be found first -- even at your age, it's a bleeding ulcer or stomach cancer until proved otherwise.

Question 4

i had unexplained anemia in 2009, i understand this is unusual for a male, they put it down to my diet, can that simply be the reason? im worried stil

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It's possible: When a man over age 50 develops iron-deficiency anemia, doctors are trained to think about colon cancer, which can cause silent blood loss.  But if your anemia went away with a change in your diet, it was probably due to your diet!  lack of folate (folic acid) from leafy green vegetables, or lack of vit b12, can also cause anemia. Follow-up with your doc to make sure your anemia has resolved.

Question 5

what may be the reason for anemia not responding to iron supplementation?

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Different types: There are hundreds of types of anemia, which are divided into three categories - anemia caused by blood loss, by faulty or decreased red blood cell production, or by increased destruction of blood cells. If the anemia is due to excess blood loss such as ulcers, hemorrhoids, cancer, use of nsaids, menstruation, childbirth etc, it is important to treat the underlying cause of anemia first.

Question 6

what could be the reason for not gaining weight despite good diet anemia celiac disease?

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Malabsorption: If your celiac disease is not fully under control you are not likely to gain weight. Presence of anemia and lack of weight gain both suggest that the disease is not under control. Please consult your doctor about your diet.

Question 7

i have anemia and get really bad headaches. can that be the reason for the headaches? what can i do to relieve the pain?

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Yes.: Severe anemia can be associated with headaches.  The most important issue is identifying the cause of the anemia and correcting it.  If anemia is the cause of the headaches, proper treatment will take care of them.  The most common cause ina premenopausal female is iron deficiency.  If that is the situation, you have taken iron, and are not improving, you need to see a hematologist and/or ob-gyn.

Question 8

i have pernicious anemia could it be the reason my fingers shake or move without me trying to move them or the nerves n my body jump when lm not movin?

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No: Pernicious anemia is usually asymptomatic. There may be some balance issues in rare cases. Numbness and tingling are so non-specific that they can be attributed to a lot of other problems of which pernicious anemia would be way down on the list.

Question 9

what could possibly be causing random faint? & is it anemia? or is there another reason?

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Many causes: This requires a detailed medical evaluation. So go see your primary care doctor(family doc or an internist). The causes can be as varied as a simple faint from low bp, to seizures or heart rhythm problems. But we need more history and details to figure out the cause.

Question 10

i haven't hit puberty and im 16, i had/have mild iron deficiency anemia, is this the reason why i haven't hit puberty? i have a poor apetite as well?

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Not likely: Mild iron deficiency can cause a variety of symptoms by stopping puberty altogether is not one of them.The process requires the input of hormones & target tissue in the body. Failure to enter puberty by 14 in girls & 15 in boys requires an evaluation by a pediatric endocrinologist.Seek one out (and take some iron anyway).

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Im 36 weeks pregnant. ive been having a persistent headache for a couple of days now. i slept all day today and still feel like i havent slept at all. i do have scoliosis, asthma and anemia. i went to the doctor on monday. i didn't have high blood pressur

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Is there a reason why i am getting anemia each time after dieting?

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Iron 27, tibc is 437 , transferin saturation 6. does this show iron defeciency anemia? and a reason for some fatigue? should i be taking iron ?

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I had unexplained anemia in 2009, i understand this is unusual for a male, they put it down to my diet, can that simply be the reason? im worried stil

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What may be the reason for anemia not responding to iron supplementation?

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What could be the reason for not gaining weight despite good diet anemia celiac disease?

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I have anemia and get really bad headaches. can that be the reason for the headaches? what can i do to relieve the pain?

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I have pernicious anemia could it be the reason my fingers shake or move without me trying to move them or the nerves n my body jump when lm not movin?

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What could possibly be causing random faint? & is it anemia? or is there another reason?

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I haven't hit puberty and im 16, i had/have mild iron deficiency anemia, is this the reason why i haven't hit puberty? i have a poor apetite as well?

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