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A member asked:

Why would i feel light headed even when sitting, all of a sudden and i jerk my body to try to come out of it , could it be low iron?

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Dr. Hirenkumar Italia answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Light Headed: May be. Get checked for Hemoglobin and routine initial blood work.

Dr Iwata agreed

Answered 9/6/2014

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