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I have been struggling with shortness of breath for the past 4 years along with chest pain but chest pain comes occasionally. I have been to a cardiologist done ECG and Echo but reports are normal every time, went to pulmonologist done X-ray scan chest PA digital, pulmonary function test everything was normal except that my IgE levels were very high they gave me medicine for my allergies but not much improvements, and I also thought it might be due to anxiety or stress so I have even consulted a psychologist but no use,and recently I visited gynecologist and when they did my hemoglobin test it was 10.5 so on my mind I thought that I have never thought of checking my iron and vitamin.Maybe I might have anemia which I'm not sure. Could this be the reason why I'm still struggling with my shortness of breath and feeling fatigued all the time? Tired of going around doing tests for the past 4 years .
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Anemia could cause breathlessness.You can get your serum iron profile , vitamin b 12 level to determine the type of anemia you have any treated accordingly.
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Yes: Anemia can be the cause.
You’ve probably been dealing with chronic iron deficiency anemia, and it can be: Underdiagnosed or dismissed because it's mild/moderate.
Mimicking cardiopulmonary issues or anxiety.
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Tests:
Serum ferritin Best indicator of iron stores
Serum iron, TIBC, transferrin saturation Confirms iron deficiency
Vitamin B12 and Folate Rule out other anemias
CBC (again) Look for MCV, MCH (tells type of anemia)
TSH, CRP Optional, but can help in persistent fatigue
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If Iron deficiency (To be confirmed with labs): You need Iron Suppliment, with Vitamin C, Dont take milk or calcium with it
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Haem up caplets one at night for 2 months.
Folic acid5 2 times a day after food for 2 months. Limcee500 two times.to suck.
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Need few more details
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Please connect with detailed history for consultation.
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried food and spicy food and
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables and fruits
Fiber meal
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
General Practitioner
8 yrs exp
Kolkata
Need few more details. Please consult for further evaluation
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Orofer xt 0-1-0 for 30 days.
Iron supplement.
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Dr. Sunil Nagar
General Physician
17 yrs exp
Rewa
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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