
Haemoglobin Was Low And RDW Is High. Having Dizziness, Heart Racing And Palps. What Does It Mean?

Iron deficiency anemia & hypokalemia
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for sharing your concerns with us.
I have seen your reports. Your blood picture is in favor of mild iron deficiency anemia. This can usually be treated by taking iron supplements.
Your symptoms are likely to be caused by your low potassium levels. This is certainly a cause of concern. It is difficult to point out a cause of this in your case as you have not provided us with any details of your medical history, your general health & any drug history.
Treatment of this can be done by replacing potassium. This cannot be done without close medical supervision.
I am sure your hospital must have suggested you some form of replacement depending upon your clinical state.
Wish you good health.
Take care.


You should discuss this with your treating doctor
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for your reply.
They probably gave you emergency treatment for an impending heart attack due to your symptoms of chest tightness. At that time your reports were probably not ready. They may have added potassium in any of your intravenous drips. You can discuss this with your treating physician. Doctors may repeat your labs before giving you any prescription.
Best regards.


Increase intake of potassium XXXXXXX diets
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for providing details about your general health.
Lower limit of normal potassium levels is 3.5mmol/liter. Yours was a bit low. Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. In your report normal values are not mentioned so you may discuss with your doctor about the normal ranges for your lab.
There are many conditions that can lower potassium levels e.g. Chronic diarrhea, Cushing syndrome, Diuretics use, Hyperaldosteronism, Hypokalemic periodic paralysis, dietary deficiency, Renal tubular acidosis, Vomiting, low magnesium levels, excessive use of alcohol & caffeine , use of Acetazolamide, Aminos-alicylic acid, Amphotericin B, Carbenicillin, Cisplatin, Gentamicin, Insulin, Laxatives, Nafcillin, Penicillin G, Phenothiazines, Salicylates ( Aspirin), Sodium polystyrene sulfonate etc.
Chronically low values may indicate a dietary deficiency. You may overcome this by increasing the oral intake of diets XXXXXXX in potassium like bananas, green leafy vegetables, white beans, baked potatoes with skin, dried apricots, yogurt, fish, avocados, mushrooms, dry fruits etc.
Hope I have given you some valuable information. you may shortlist which factors are responsible in your case.
Dietary modification is not likely to have any side effects & you may adopt it & see the results.
Best wishes.

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