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How can i tell if i'm dizzy from having low iron or from anxiety ?

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Dr. Yelena Kipervas answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Blood work: To figure out you need to do the blood work done. Result will show is it related to low iron or not.

Answered 7/8/2016

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Dr. answered

Dizzy: Low iron doesn't usually cause dizziness unless someones haemoglobin is very low . Anxiety resulting in fast breathing can cause dizziness .

Answered 10/5/2016

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