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Can Anemia Or Electronic Cigarette Usage Cause Numbness, Hallucinations And Blurry Vision?
i am expeirencing what seems to be anemia. my blood shows low hemoglobin. my entire chest, feet, and hands have been numb for about 2 weeks now. about once a week i have terrible episodes where i become confused, all my senses go numb, i have closed eye hallucinations and my vision goes a little off. i just go some sort of whacko. i cant seem to find and answers anywhere, and its important thati note that im a very very heavy electronic cigarrette user. is there any link to cigs and my symptoms? any other advice?
Wed, 5 Oct 2016
Hello!
Thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that anemia is not related to electronic cigarrete use.
From the other hand all your symptoms could be related to chronic anemia or a chronic pulmonary disease.
I recommend consulting with your attending physician and performing some tests:
- a chest X ray study and respiratory function tests
- an arterial blood gas analysis
- iron and vitamin B12 levels to investigate for the possible cause of anemia.
Meanwhile, I recommend stopping smoking and take plenty of water to remain well-hydrated.
Hope to have been helpful!
Best wishes,
Dr. Aida
Thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that anemia is not related to electronic cigarrete use.
From the other hand all your symptoms could be related to chronic anemia or a chronic pulmonary disease.
I recommend consulting with your attending physician and performing some tests:
- a chest X ray study and respiratory function tests
- an arterial blood gas analysis
- iron and vitamin B12 levels to investigate for the possible cause of anemia.
Meanwhile, I recommend stopping smoking and take plenty of water to remain well-hydrated.
Hope to have been helpful!
Best wishes,
Dr. Aida
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