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What Causes Dizziness And Diarrhea While Taking Iron Supplements?
I am female 45 and Vegan. I take iron supplement due to my diet. Lately I ve been getting dizzy when I lay my head down or get up so quickly. It got worst last night as I got up middle of the night and I almost fell down. This morning I felt dizzy again, nauseous and some sort of diarrhea. I tried to have a breakfast but didn t feel like eating anything as it made me feel sick !! I am not sure if it s a symptoms of iron overdose?? I feel bet better now but it s annoying when you have so much work to do and can not stand up for too long. I am planning to see a doctor as soon as my insurance plan kicks in. Your help us much appreciated.
Mon, 14 Mar 2016
Hello and welcome
Looking at your description, I would advise you to be careful while Standing up from sitting or lying down position.
Sudden change in posture can lead to postural hypotension, you feel dizziness and may fall down.
Iron causes stomach upset when taken empty stomach or before food.
Since you are also nausea and diarrhea which might be related to acute gastroenteritis or food poisoning, I would advise you to go for stool test for ova,cyst or protozoa. you may require a course of antibiotics according to reports.
Meanwhile have lots of fluids including ORS and fruit juices to maintain good hydration and avoid electrolyte imbalances.
you can take antiemetic or antiacidity drug for symptomatic relief.
If you continue to feel dizzy then I would advise you checking of blood pressure and other blood test like hemoglobin, CBC and blood sugar.
Hope thsi answer your question, pleas write back to me with relevant medical history and reports so that I will be able to tell you more precisely.
wishing you good health
Looking at your description, I would advise you to be careful while Standing up from sitting or lying down position.
Sudden change in posture can lead to postural hypotension, you feel dizziness and may fall down.
Iron causes stomach upset when taken empty stomach or before food.
Since you are also nausea and diarrhea which might be related to acute gastroenteritis or food poisoning, I would advise you to go for stool test for ova,cyst or protozoa. you may require a course of antibiotics according to reports.
Meanwhile have lots of fluids including ORS and fruit juices to maintain good hydration and avoid electrolyte imbalances.
you can take antiemetic or antiacidity drug for symptomatic relief.
If you continue to feel dizzy then I would advise you checking of blood pressure and other blood test like hemoglobin, CBC and blood sugar.
Hope thsi answer your question, pleas write back to me with relevant medical history and reports so that I will be able to tell you more precisely.
wishing you good health
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