Why might I have difficult or labored breathing?
The symptoms of anemia comprises of breathlessness, fatigue, brittle nails, chest pain and unexplained paleness of the skin.
Last updated on 17 May 2023
Shortness of breathe (dyspnea) occurs when you are trying too hard to breathe and there is a feeling that you need to breathe deeper and faster due to shortage of oxygen. It is usually experienced if you are living with COPD, asthma or lung disorders. However, if you experience the same post eating then you may have a food allergy, GERD, hiatus hernia or mild to severe respiratory conditions. Consider consulting a pulmonologist if you suffer from frequent breathelessness post meals.
Low hemoglobin is a symptom of anemia caused specially due to underlying medical conditions and a poor diet.
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.
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.
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.
Last updated on 11 May 2023
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