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.
Last updated on 11 May 2023
Low hemoglobin is a symptom of anemia caused specially due to underlying medical conditions and a poor diet.
Last updated on 17 May 2023
If your hemoglobin count is low then you are anemic. The body is likely to feel weak, tired and pale because oxygen is not reaching all parts of the body adequately.
If you have anemia, you are likely to suffer from shortness of breathe because there is less oxygen carrying capacity in the cells. Report such issues to a doctor so that you can resolve your anemia and respiratory difficulties.
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.
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