Can iron deficiency anemia lead to shortness of breath?
Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
My age is 26, and I have iron deficiency anemia. My Hb level is 11, but ferritin is 18. Sometimes, I felt short of breath. Now, I am taking iron medicine, but when I quit taking iron tablets, my situation gets worse over time.
Kindly help.
Hello,
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You can complete the course of iron medication for two to three months according to your doctor's prescription. It is not advisable to take iron tablets randomly. Usually, at 11 gm Hb level, dyspnea does not occur. For your breathlessness, I suggest you investigate with a chest X-ray and spirometry investigation. For that, you can consult a pulmonologist for a chest examination. Meanwhile, complete the full course of iron medication.
I hope this helps.
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