Can shortness of breath at night be related to iron deficiency?
Yes, shortness of breathe at night or morning can indicate that you might have anemia. Get a blood test done to confirm the same.
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Humidity and hot water bath can cause shortness of breathe. This density can increase airway resistance in the body. Due to this one might find breathing difficult especially in humid climate or while showering.
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Dyspnea or shortness of breathe can be quiet uncomfortable and definetely a reason to get worried. However, upon medical diagnosis the condition can be resolved. It rarely leads to fatal conditions such as death. Its advisable not to delay seeking help from a pulmonologist.
Anemia causes shortness of breathe because the oxygen carrying capacity of cells decreases and this results in rapid heartbeats and breathelessness.
Anemia is a condition in which the hemoglobin count is low due to lifestyle and certain factors. To resolve anemia one should eat iron fortified meals and take medications to boost hemoglobin count at the earliest.
5.7 hemoglobin is very low and can lead to dizziness and unexplained fatigue.The doctor may prescribe medications and an iron rich diet to resolve anemia.
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