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Diagnosed With Anemia, Prescribed Vitamin Tonic. Had Suffered Earlier With Shortness Of Breath Causing Panic Attacks. Was It Due To Anemia?
Hi.i m so happy I found this site.....three weeks ago i ved been diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia .The doctor priscribed iron pills for me ..I told her that i ved used the pill before but normally constipates me..instead I m on the liquid..it s a vitamin tonic..sss tonic..... O k before all this I used to have short of breath ..probably once a day..i notice short of breath have increased within the last few days...keep in mine..a few years ago i had a panick attacked and was taken to the hospital..so some times when i m feeling out of breath i would freaked out a little ..I don t know whether are not i m having a slight panick attack or i m just out of breath because of anemia.
Wed, 27 Jun 2012
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Thanks for writing to us.
Being out of breath can both be caused by anaemia and anxiety. You practice a few relaxation exercises like yoga , deep breathing , alternating tensing and relaxing the muscles, etc to see if your symptoms improve. In case the symptoms are persistent then iron supplements will help you.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
Being out of breath can both be caused by anaemia and anxiety. You practice a few relaxation exercises like yoga , deep breathing , alternating tensing and relaxing the muscles, etc to see if your symptoms improve. In case the symptoms are persistent then iron supplements will help you.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
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