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What Causes Increased Heart Rate And Nausea When Diagnosed With Anemia?
Question: My heart rate is 96, usually 60. I am tired and now that I ate I have nausea. I feel shaky. I've been diagnosed with low iron. Started taking iron yesterday. I have fatigue, cannot sleep. A little weight loss. Muscle cramping in extremities. During sleep and when I am cold, post exercise.
Brief Answer:
Anemia is the main problem. One thing leads to another
Detailed Answer:
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I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. You seem to have low iron which is manifesting with anemia and low blood volume. This in turn is creating a stressful situation for the heart and your body is striving hard to cope with it. This is leading to fatigue, exhausion and weight loss. Furthermore, the electrolyte imbalance which is a result of all the above, is leading to muscle cramping. You need to drink plenty of water and ORS (oral rehydration solution). I would insist you to take juicy fruits like citrus fruits. They contain plenty of potassium which should help in proper functioning of the muscles and in reduction of the cramps. You also need to eat healthy. Continue taking iron supplements. Hopefully that should help.
Let me know if I could help further.
Regards
Anemia is the main problem. One thing leads to another
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. You seem to have low iron which is manifesting with anemia and low blood volume. This in turn is creating a stressful situation for the heart and your body is striving hard to cope with it. This is leading to fatigue, exhausion and weight loss. Furthermore, the electrolyte imbalance which is a result of all the above, is leading to muscle cramping. You need to drink plenty of water and ORS (oral rehydration solution). I would insist you to take juicy fruits like citrus fruits. They contain plenty of potassium which should help in proper functioning of the muscles and in reduction of the cramps. You also need to eat healthy. Continue taking iron supplements. Hopefully that should help.
Let me know if I could help further.
Regards
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