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Does Light Headedness Is Caused Due To Anxiety?

Hi, I have been feeling lightheaded for the past 2 wks been to my primery doctor they did a complete blood work and said my RDW and Vitmin D was a little low but nothing to worry about . However I feel very lightheaded and the doctor said it is do to Anxitey can u let me know about ur thought, thx Merry.
Mon, 3 Feb 2014
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Hello,
Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query.
I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through.
Both RDW and Vit D level problems will not lead to light headedness. They appear to be more or less an incidental findings. Yes, it could be an anxiety. You can take Propranolol or clonazepam for anxiety to see if it improves. If you everse to taking medicines, then there is an option of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). This therapy is taken by either a psychologist or a psychiatrist in which the therapist identifies impaired cognitions (Thoughts) and try to correct them. They are 15-20 min weekly session and there should be around 8-10 sessions to help you with your illness.
Hope I am able to answer your concerns.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:
bit.ly/dr-srikanth-reddy

Wish you good health,
Kind regards
Dr. Srikanth Reddy M.D.
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Does Light Headedness Is Caused Due To Anxiety?

Hello, Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query. I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through. Both RDW and Vit D level problems will not lead to light headedness. They appear to be more or less an incidental findings. Yes, it could be an anxiety. You can take Propranolol or clonazepam for anxiety to see if it improves. If you everse to taking medicines, then there is an option of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). This therapy is taken by either a psychologist or a psychiatrist in which the therapist identifies impaired cognitions (Thoughts) and try to correct them. They are 15-20 min weekly session and there should be around 8-10 sessions to help you with your illness. Hope I am able to answer your concerns. If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you. In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link: bit.ly/dr-srikanth-reddy Wish you good health, Kind regards Dr. Srikanth Reddy M.D.