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Can Low Iron Level Cause Hot Flashes?

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Posted on Mon, 18 Apr 2016
Question: Can a low Iron level cause hot flashes in men?
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Answered by Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (34 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
hot flashes not correlated with iron levels

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking

I read your question and i understand your concern. Low iron levels usually present with anemia symptoms like easy fatiguibility, fast heart beat, shortness of breath, dizziness, cold hands and feet, pica ( craving for non nutritious foods like ice, dirt chips etc) and restless leg syndrome.

Hot flashes are usually not connected to iron levels and should be evaluated for other causes. Howeverif iron levels are transfused faster than usual then it may cause hot flashes.

I hope it helps. take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.

Regards
Khan
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Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan

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Can Low Iron Level Cause Hot Flashes?

Brief Answer: hot flashes not correlated with iron levels Detailed Answer: Thank you for asking I read your question and i understand your concern. Low iron levels usually present with anemia symptoms like easy fatiguibility, fast heart beat, shortness of breath, dizziness, cold hands and feet, pica ( craving for non nutritious foods like ice, dirt chips etc) and restless leg syndrome. Hot flashes are usually not connected to iron levels and should be evaluated for other causes. Howeverif iron levels are transfused faster than usual then it may cause hot flashes. I hope it helps. take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please. Regards Khan