sometimes i get really dizzy for no reason and will almost fall over from feeling so light-headed and disoriented. what could cause this? i am anemic, can that cause it?
2007-07-11 16:49:49 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
sophie b: i have microanemia, which is something i can try to manage, but i can't get rid of it. it's when your red blood cells are very small. i am a vegetarian, but that doesn't make you anemic-you can find many sources of iron in veggies and yes, i take vitamins. anemia seems to run in my family, or at least being prone to it does. my mom has the same problems, and she eats plenty of meat.
2007-07-11 17:04:49 · update #1
It could be caused by a drop in blood pressure or inadequate output of blood from the heart. Abnormal heart rhythm. And also anemia. See your doctor at your earliest convenience. Hope you feel better.
2007-07-11 16:56:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure anemic could cause that. Why are you anemic, are you nutritionally starved? Then start eating well and you won't be dizzy anymore. Or ask your doctor for supplements so you won't overdo your iron intake.
Are you a vegetarian? Usually vegetarians have to take multiple vitamins with minerals to make up for the vitamins and all that they are missing in their food. One of the things that has iron in it is meat. So if you're a veterian you're depriving yourself of the iron and can become anemic.
2007-07-12 00:00:48 · answer #2 · answered by sophieb 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes anemia can cause dizziness and another one is Vertigo, this is caused by fluid behind the eardrum. Have a check up with your doctor in case you need proper meds.
2007-07-11 23:59:13 · answer #3 · answered by ncgirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would strongly suggest seeing a doctor. There are many potential causes of dizziness. Only a Dr. can make an accurate diagnosis. It could be as simple as wax in your ears messing up your equilibrium. Good luck and take care.
2007-07-11 23:55:12 · answer #4 · answered by Deborah Z 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you drinking enough water? I used to do this a lot too but now that I drink 6-8 glasses a day I don't recall feeling that in quite awhile. Dehydration can cause all sorts of icky feelings, drink up :)
2007-07-11 23:57:43 · answer #5 · answered by ecstaticdevine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
drink lots of water. You may be low in volume. Also keep up the iron pills. gatorade is better than wate if you don't have any trouble with diabetes.
2007-07-11 23:53:41 · answer #6 · answered by medcenman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That might be one of the causes but i would just make a doctors appointment just to be safe
2007-07-11 23:53:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
anemia can definitely cause that. so can dehydration and lack of proper nutrition. You need to see a doctor.
2007-07-11 23:52:55 · answer #8 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, anemia can make you feel weak also conditions like low blood sugar or sinusitis or inner ear infection - i would see and MD
2007-07-11 23:53:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
low blood pressure or low blood sugar or corroded artery
2007-07-12 00:00:54 · answer #10 · answered by izzy right 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋