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I'm feeling dizzy and tired all the day and I have redness and burning sensation on front portion of tongue ,and from past two days iam feeling little discomfort while passing urine. Can low level of iron cause kidney problems??

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Due to kidney failure there can be anemia ...  Read More

I was low on iron slightly low with nirml hemoglobin.. I m a vegetarian since birth and recently had stomach infection doctor want me to check for bleeding in stool and done fecal occult blood test and it is negative. The range for iron is 60 and i m on 45. Shoul i worry about that. What does that mean negative test.. Stool test show undigested par

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1) Check levels of Vitamin b12 as it can also cause low hemoglobin and also because your vegetarian. 2) iron is low so take iron supplements. 3) fecal occult blood samples are negative it means that ...  Read More

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I've been having headaches frequently... Blood pressure low also feeling dizziness... Having hair falls ... Having late period... I also have migraine..

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You need a thorough examination for your problems hence please consult a doctor who can examine you and advise accordingly. ...  Read More

Hi, I feel dizzy every day and sometimes experience vertigo. I have an iron deficiency. Can someone tell me the reason for the dizziness? I also have severe headaches throughout the day, and sometimes I feel like I might faint.

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Iron deficiency anaemia can cause dizziness. ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, Last year i was having headache daily the pain was radiating till my upper jaw and severe dizziness. I did brain MRI and it looked normal. Later i got conceived and was on iron and calcium supplements and this problem totally vanished. I delivered baby 3 mnths again and from last mnth i stopped iron supplements as suggested by my gyen

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Dizziness and headache have a vast array of reasons and need to be evaluated by detailed history and examination. Certain investigations are also needed. For further queries or guidance whatsapp nine ...  Read More

I visited a cardiologist recently and was diagnosed with high blood pressure. As I was still having health issues like headache,palpitation,dizziness, muscle pain, i had a complete blood test done and was diagnosed with low haemoglobin/iron, high cholesterol,very low hydroxyvitamin D (3.0). I am still feeling weak and dizzy and getting occasional h

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Hi My mother is suffering from headache and dizziness . Her age is 48 years. She always feels headache and dizzy. And because of this she doesn't wanna sleep. What causes consistent headaches and dizziness? Kindly reply what should she do?

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Get your blood pressure checked. ...  Read More

I am facing symptoms of headache, dizziness, light headness. I have done test for iron and other vitamins at Apollo diagnostic center. It shows % of saturation iron low . Can you please advice .

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Iron saturation refers to the amount of iron present in the blood. Iron is vital for many molecular processes, including muscle metabolism, oxygen transport, and the maintenance of healthy connective ...  Read More

Post covid its been almost a month but still have dizziness,neck pain headache taking nurokind OD and Evion LC pls suggest some medicones

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I have been having loss of balance problem for over a year. I recently tested my vitamin D and have vitamin D deficiency Vitamin D level is only 8.77ng/ml. Does Vitamin D deficiency cause loss of balance feeling and does correcting the deficiency cure the loss of balance problem?

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Yes it can cause ...  Read More

My Iron and associated report. Please see if I have deficiency? BMI 45......should I do any more tests ? 30 March 2026 Iron: 56.29 µg/dL TIBC: 369.6 µg/dL Transferrin Saturation: 15.23% UIBC: 313.31 µg/dL Ferritin: 204 ng/mL Hemoglobin: 13.9 g/dL Hematocrit: 45.7% RBC: 5.38 × 10⁶/µL MCV: 84.9 fL MCH: 25.8 pg MCHC: 30.

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Please discuss with dietician or physician for better personalized advice and medication. ...  Read More

From last month he saying tat headache and dizziness.. bt not sitting in 1 place all scanning done all reports are normal what may b the cause

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"Hi there, I understand that seeking help can feel overwhelming, but you’ve already taken the first brave step. I can guide you with a clear treatment plan tailored just for you, so you can feel ...  Read More

Already diagnosed with mild antral gastritis post endoscopy and doctor has prescribed esomaprazole, ibset and Mebeverine hydrochloride tablets for one month. Since iron is low doctor has prescribed orofer xt but I heard it worsens gastritis. Already having stomach issues. Please suggest gentle iron supplement which can be well tolerated

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You need to gap between these drugs to better absorption. Take iron supplements after food for better absorption. ...  Read More

My sister got her blood test done. She got low Hb 11.7 , normal ferritin 35.30 ng/dl and iron studies. Wants to know whether she should take iron tablets or not? And if yes, which is better iron tablet to take? Please advise once

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Fe studies are WNL, no need to take iron supplements ...  Read More

I have deducted low serum iron 14 only may i Directly induse iron or will use ferrous sulphate, tell me about it,

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Take oral iron tablet ...  Read More

My vitamin d is :8.25 And iron ferritin is :18.2 Rbc is also low Platelets is also low All of the above is low , how to increase vitamin d and ferritin!

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Hello, For treatment please pay and consult at practo or pay and consult at WhatsApp. My WhatsApp number is same as my mobile number . My WhatsApp number is +91959508739nine. Take a glass of milk ...  Read More

When iron drops are started from 2nd half month babies does it cause constipation in babies...............

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Greetings yes it can cause ...  Read More

Hi, I have been feeling dizzy for 1 week. The dizziness is sudden like a jolt. It is accompanied by slight headache and ear pain. I took arzthromycin and it's 1 day. I am concerned about it. Please advise.

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Hi, I am Dr. Atul Kumar Nimawat MS ENT. Sudden-onset dizziness, especially described as a “jolt,” accompanied by headache and ear pain, could be due to a few common ENT-related causes such as: Viral ...  Read More

I suspect low iron as I have a cravings for rice.. eating more raw rice daily.. can I take iron supplement without doctor prescription for 1 month and discontinue it.. or should I take blood test before such tablet

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I had a bus accident one week back and I am facing the severe headache had I have't experienced before and. I have symptoms like dizziness and headaches .should I

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-According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the cause and Treatment of disease as you have mentioned as above as - -Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Tr ...  Read More

I have suffering from low iron and vitamin b12 levels from several year but it's like little increase from few days like weakness and dizziness and I colculted a local doctor he adviced taking dexorange for 3 months 2 times or one I started hardly 14 days ago but is it ok for such problem or will give results or not

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Hello ! I deeply analysis your problem And according to My knowledge you should continue to that treatment for 3 months ...  Read More

29. M, 5'6", 72kg I just did a comprehensive health checkup. Iron levels came out to be low but haemoglobin levels were normal. Would this cause any problems? Are iron pills needed?

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You should visit a physician for proper physical examination and treatment ...  Read More

Is Tasiron has low iron content and not beneficial for my son iron Deficiency if we are giving 1.5 ml per day ??? His age is 15 month plus, Iron level is 18 and Hb is 12.3

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Yes please reconsult with your doctor ...  Read More

Recently I have doneroutine blood test, all parameters like LFT, KFT, TSH, Urine Routine and Microscopy, Blood Sugar are normal. But Low Iron and Haemoglobin. 4 months ego I done Upper GI Endoscopy and Bile induced Gastritis seen. Any suggestions for loe Iron and Low Haemoglobin please. Stool Occult blood test also normal.My Iron My Iron level in

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

My son (15 month plus) has detected with low iron Deficiency. In April 2024 Iron level was 46, now it is 18. Haemoglobin is 12.3, can we give 1 ml Tasiron per day or 0.6 ml twice per day ? Any other suggestions ?

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Tasiron has negligible iron content. Better use tonoferon pediatric syrup, 2 to 3 mg/kg/day ...  Read More

If bp second number is usually in the 60s or 50s, is it low bp? Will this cause dizziness? ... ... .

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I think you are talking about the diastolic bp i.e normally in the range of 60-80 mmHg ,but it doesn’t give the complete picture of the dynamics of the body. A detailed history need to be taken and ev ...  Read More

My Haemoglobin and Iron in blood is Very low. LFT, KFT, urine routine and microscopy, TSH normal. Any medicine to increase Haemoglobin and Iron in Blood, please.

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Avoid fried food and spicy food Water intake more Green leafy vegetables and fruits Water intake more Do connect and consult ...  Read More

My wife woke up in morning and felt dizziness. She also complained of having headache and feverish the previous day.

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Tell her to maintain adequate hydration Advise her steam inhalation with sinarest vapocap twice daily for 10 days Can take dolo if fever recurs And if dizziness is severe then can take betahistine 1 ...  Read More

My mother is a heart patient, and her iron profile is low: Iron - 56.60, TIBC - 362.89, Transferrin Saturation - 15.60%. Recently, she started taking calcium medicine (Cipcal 500). I just want to confirm whether she can take the Orofer XT tablet for iron along with the calcium medicine. Last year, the doctor also suggested this medicine for low iro

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Please get ferritin done too Both medicines can be taken But now iv FCM injection stat can be given for the same for earlier response ...  Read More

How to get rid of headache and dizziness? Should I take paracetamol? Also, what foods and other factors I should consider? Please tell me :)

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