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How Can Dizziness Be Treated?

I am dizzy, light head. My mom used to call it a swim my head. I have to hol on to wall when I walk. I supposed to be taking my iron because of anemia. I can t get app. With my dr until next week. Should I start taking the iron again. Is the dizziness because I haven t been taking it5?
Mon, 12 Jun 2017
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Hello,

In some cases, the dizziness could be triggered by anemia. In your case, there is a possibility of iron deficiency anemia. If your body doesn't have enough iron, it cannot produce enough healthy oxygen-carrying red blood cells. Iron deficiency can cause anemia, which means you have too little hemoglobin. Women in their childbearing years are at higher risk for iron deficiency because of the loss of blood during menstruation.

The other type of anemia could be:
1. Vitamin deficiency anemia
2. Anemia of chronic disease
3. Aplastic anemia, etc.

Therefore, further examination by the doctor is required. You should consult your local doctor for further examination if necessary with blood tests and examination of peripheral blood images to determine the type and cause of anemia so you can get the right handling. Handling will be tailored to the cause and type of anemia can be with iron preparations, folic acid, until blood transfusion.

For home remedies:
1. Increase consumption of foods containing iron: red meat, liver, eggs, salmon, beans, tofu, seafood, spinach, broccoli, raisins, apricots, carrots, oranges, peppers, kiwi, tomatoes, etc.
2. Use groceries such as rice and flour with additional fortified iron and folic acid
3. Consumption of blood-boosting supplements in pharmacies
4. Avoid drinking tea, milk, coffee, and chocolate after meals because it can inhibit the absorption of iron

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nurul Falah
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How Can Dizziness Be Treated?

Hello, In some cases, the dizziness could be triggered by anemia. In your case, there is a possibility of iron deficiency anemia. If your body doesn t have enough iron, it cannot produce enough healthy oxygen-carrying red blood cells. Iron deficiency can cause anemia, which means you have too little hemoglobin. Women in their childbearing years are at higher risk for iron deficiency because of the loss of blood during menstruation. The other type of anemia could be: 1. Vitamin deficiency anemia 2. Anemia of chronic disease 3. Aplastic anemia, etc. Therefore, further examination by the doctor is required. You should consult your local doctor for further examination if necessary with blood tests and examination of peripheral blood images to determine the type and cause of anemia so you can get the right handling. Handling will be tailored to the cause and type of anemia can be with iron preparations, folic acid, until blood transfusion. For home remedies: 1. Increase consumption of foods containing iron: red meat, liver, eggs, salmon, beans, tofu, seafood, spinach, broccoli, raisins, apricots, carrots, oranges, peppers, kiwi, tomatoes, etc. 2. Use groceries such as rice and flour with additional fortified iron and folic acid 3. Consumption of blood-boosting supplements in pharmacies 4. Avoid drinking tea, milk, coffee, and chocolate after meals because it can inhibit the absorption of iron Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nurul Falah