A member asked:
Im feeling faint and have some symptoms of anemia i work out fequently my diet is not great and i drink alcohol everyday. could these be a factor
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Just : Just a few questions. Do you ever have black, tarry, smelly bowel movements? Are you a male or a female? How well do you hydrate with water?
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Nutrition 38 years experience
Alcohol and anemia: Drinking alcohol everyday could irritate your stomach and lead to small amount of blood loss without you being aware. Have your doctor check out your iron count and complete blood count to see if you are iron deficient. Consider decreasing the alcohol intake.
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