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What Causes Dizzy Spells, Shortness Of Breath And Less Desire To Eat?
I am a 72 year old male and for the past few weeks I have been getting a lot dizzy spells and I mostly have little desire to eat. I am also short of breath when ever I do tasks that I have always done, Walking through the grocery store or just carrying the groceries into the house. I had a triple bypass about 9 years ago. My back has begun to itch mostly at night. I take Thyroid pills every day, 81mg aspirin, 1000mg Calcium Citrate with Vitamin D, Magnesium and Zink. For the past month I am taking Zyrtec to cut down on the Austin, TX Allergies, 1 a day. The dizzy spells started before the Zyrtec, but not much more. Richard
Tue, 16 Dec 2014
Hi Richard,
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. Get a complete hemogram done. Possible anemia secondary to malnutrition.
2. Symptoms of tiredness and dizzy spells are commonly seen with anemia. As you are taking thyroid pills, hypothyroidism is not possible.
3. Based on type of anemia, Vit B12, folic acid and iron supplements is necessary.
4. Night itching is possibly due to skin dryness. You can use moisturizing cream. Also take plenty of water during daytime to avoid skin dehydration. Continue all regular medications. Get hemoglobin levels checked.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. Get a complete hemogram done. Possible anemia secondary to malnutrition.
2. Symptoms of tiredness and dizzy spells are commonly seen with anemia. As you are taking thyroid pills, hypothyroidism is not possible.
3. Based on type of anemia, Vit B12, folic acid and iron supplements is necessary.
4. Night itching is possibly due to skin dryness. You can use moisturizing cream. Also take plenty of water during daytime to avoid skin dehydration. Continue all regular medications. Get hemoglobin levels checked.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
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