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Does Iron Deficiency In Body Cause Dizziness?

What are the effects of iron deficiencies . I am 72 years old, am not a diabetic, reasonably good blood pressure. I get dizziness spells and fell I am gong to fall over and some times I do. Get tired but take along time to go to sleep.lol so getting a rash in the lower part of my tummy under a skirt like part of flesh, as I have lost 50 kegs of weight over 4 years.
Mon, 5 Oct 2015
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Hi Dear ,

As per your query you are suffering from dizziness and also loss 50 kgs of weight . Well there can be many reasons for dizziness like stress and anxiety , ear infection , meniere's disease , low sugar lever , and iron deficiency as your mention in query . But as you lost 50 kg weight which is not a good sign required immediate medical attention . I would suggest you to consult doctor without any delay . Doctor may order certain test like complete blood profile test , CT scan of ear and urine tests to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe anti emetic drugs , antibiotics or anti inflammatory depending upon the diagnosis .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Does Iron Deficiency In Body Cause Dizziness?

Hi Dear , As per your query you are suffering from dizziness and also loss 50 kgs of weight . Well there can be many reasons for dizziness like stress and anxiety , ear infection , meniere s disease , low sugar lever , and iron deficiency as your mention in query . But as you lost 50 kg weight which is not a good sign required immediate medical attention . I would suggest you to consult doctor without any delay . Doctor may order certain test like complete blood profile test , CT scan of ear and urine tests to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe anti emetic drugs , antibiotics or anti inflammatory depending upon the diagnosis . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari