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Frequent headaches and sunken eyes
I have had anaemia because of heavy periods for a long time now, I increase my hb but then again due to heavy bleeding this happens, I've consulted a gynac and she suggested me a medicine and said I've hormonal imbalances. Now, I don't feel like myself, I get a Headache after I travel, I feel my head is getting small in size (only at times), might sound weird but don't know how to explain. I procrastinate also and scroll online, can't focus much on other things. Sitting in front of a laptop or writing an exam for long (let's say 2-3 hours) gives me a little nausea, dark circles (I feel tight skin becomes lose) and also sweat in hands or legs (even if ac is on). My eyes full dull btw, I have lines on my eyelids (upper eyelid) and I feel my eyes have lost their spark. I'm not that old, I'm 22 so I feel bad about this. I want to know what can I do to feel that energy, focus, clarity and excitement again. Also, how to make my eyes not look sunken? Thanks a lot!
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You’ve explained this beautifully — and honestly, none of what you’re feeling is “weird.” It actually all connects quite clearly when you look at your anaemia, hormonal imbalance, and stress/fatigue cycle together.
You likely have iron-deficiency anaemia from heavy periods, possibly worsened by hormonal imbalance and vitamin deficiencies.This usually causes fatigue, dull eyes, poor focus, headaches, and sweating.
Repeat blood tests: CBC, ferritin, B12, vitamin D, thyroid.
Continue iron + vitamin C daily for at least 3 months.
Take hormonal treatment as prescribed by your gynaecologist to control bleeding.
Eat iron- and B12-rich foods (green leafy vegetables, jaggery, dates, legumes, dairy).
Sleep 7–8 hrs, limit screen time, and get morning sunlight.
Treat vitamin D/B12 deficiency if present.
For further consultation kindly consult via practo.
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I can understand it must be difficult but I need few more details
If your other doctor had said it's due to hormonal imbalance then weight reduction is something very important to be considered
Your diet should also include more fibres and protein, kindly avoid packed items and deep fried items
Add more veggies and spinach to your diet, take more of moringa leaves, fig, mutton spleen and liver, curd, pomegranate, apple, dates, etc....
It helps to improve your hemoglobin
Add beetroot to your daily diet
Do meditation
And during your periods I would advise you to take medication on 3rd day which would reduce the blood loss ( only for few months coz of you follow the above lifestyle modifications then the problem will resolve soon)
Also make sure to sleep on time may be at 9pm atleast which will help you correct the hormonal imbalance. For further details consult with me on practo
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Do physical activity like exercise, walking or swimming
Eat healthy
Stay calm and composed
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Take care. Hoping for your speedy recovery
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Iron deficiency anemia if not treated adequately,may result in symptoms related to multiple body systems.Defecincies if minerals, vitamin d, vitamin b 12, thyroid dysfunction, depression may contribute as well.Get your iron profile, vitamin d and b 12 thyroid function tests,liver and kidney function tests, glucose levels
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Hii,
First of all, thank you for sharing everything so openly — it takes courage to talk about how you’ve been feeling, both physically and emotionally. From what you’ve described, it sounds like your body has been under a lot of strain for a long time due to the heavy bleeding and resulting anaemia. When haemoglobin levels fluctuate or stay low, it can affect your energy, focus, mood, and even the way your eyes and skin look. So please know — what you’re experiencing is real, and it’s understandable.
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Need to do blood test like CBC, Thyroid function test,
Iron profile, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D level
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You’re still very young, and all these changes are reversible with proper management — your vitality and sparkle will return. Please don’t lose heart.
Whenever you’re ready, book an online consultation with me so we can review everything together and get you feeling like yourself again. 🌿
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Hey hey. You are going to do well dear.
Okay lets talk one by one.
You've low hb (you didn't mention how much), which some way causes you to bleed more during periods, and hb lowers more.
The supplementation through oral iron tablets may not be adequate for your demand, coz it supplies very less amount of iron for u.
So we'll see about alternatives.
But before that, we need to workup about why there's low Hb for you, so we need to see through further investigations to your iron statuses (anemia workup, to say).
If it is Iron Deficiency anemia, treatment that's common in India is tablets, which you'll be already taking. But if we check your serum ferritin levels and if its low, lets go for iron injections. In India & in my state is Iron Sucrose injections taken often (its cheap) but i do prefer ferric carboxy maltose (brand name: Ferinject) which is a bit expensive, but single dose, less side effects and show immense results.
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we may need more workups for tiredness.
lets talk personally man.! cheer up
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U need to consult psychiatrist once for symptoms like low energy,less focus,less clarity and no excitement which u have mentioned above.
Weakness might be due to anemia
Tab. IFA once a week (1-0-0) till Hb become normal
For headache u can take Tab.aceclofenac sos
If not resolved u can consult me on practo directly I’ll tell u investigations to be done
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Have you gone through any blood test like vitamin d, vitamin b12 and serum iron profile
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You’re NOT old or broken — you’re iron-starved and hormone-stressed.
Fix the anemia → 80% of your symptoms vanish.Start iron + blood test + hydration TODAY.
In 6 weeks, you’ll feel 22 again — sharp, glowing, excited.DM me your ferritin report when you get it — I’ll guide dose tweaks.
You’ve got this!
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Fix Anemia FAST (Most Important)
Get blood tests (tomorrow if possible):
CBC + Ferritin + Serum Iron + TIBC
Thyroid (TSH, Free T4)
Vitamin B12 + D3
Start iron (only after doctor OKs):
Orofer XT or Ferium XT — 1 tab daily after lunch (with orange juice → better absorption)
Avoid tea/coffee 1 hr before/after iron
Eat iron-rich:
Spinach + lemon
Dates (2 daily) + pumpkin seeds
Chicken liver (if non-veg, 1x/week)
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The history you explained suggest you're excessively thinking about the problems. You had anemia for which you took treatment and recovered, it should be fine then. The excessive periodic bleeding and your habits shows either emotional stress or low mood.
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Consider one to one session with me for guidance and CBT, include assure you'll surely feel better.
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Monitor your HB monthly or once in 3 months.
change your lifestyle, avoid junk food, Sleep early and reduce screen time. you can also do yoga to feel refreshed.
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thanks for sharing this, and I’m sorry you’ve been feeling this way. From what you describe, recurrent iron-deficiency anemia related to heavy periods is very likely and can explain tiredness, dark circles and poor concentration. I recommend these first steps: CBC with peripheral smear, serum ferritin, TSH, and B12 levels; also a gynecology review for management of heavy menstrual bleeding. Meanwhile start oral iron (if not already) and rehydrate well. If you’d like, we can do a quick video consult so I can take history, review medicines and plan tests. — Dr. Yash /
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Lethargy, weakness and all other symptoms must be related to anemia. The first thing to do is proper evaluation of the reason of decreased hemoglobin and its correction.
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You should consult a physician and do a CBC and peripheral smear to determine the cause of anemia
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