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What Causes Fat Gain Around The Lower Abdomen And Heart Palpitations?

I have been gaining weight in my lower abdomen area while performing strenuous exercise at least 6 times a week. I take med for hypothyroidism and recently had labs, normal thyroid. Low ferritin, low blood cortisol level. Having frequent palpitations and near syncope with standing.
Thu, 16 Nov 2017
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Hi There

After going through your query I understand your concern.

I would like to tell you that in your blood reports low ferritin levels are suggestive of chronic blood loss leading to anemia. Anemia itself is a cause of palpitations and can cause vasovagal syncope. Again Low cortisol level also cause low Blood pressure leads to lightheadedness and dizzy .

Kindly consult an Endocrinologist for further evaluation & management to correct the Ferritin and Cortisol levels . Also get one ECG , Echocardiography and a Holter monitoring for 48 hours done to rule out any Cardiac abnormality.

Hope to have been Helpful.

Kind Regards
Dr. Navneet Bansal
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What Causes Fat Gain Around The Lower Abdomen And Heart Palpitations?

Hi There After going through your query I understand your concern. I would like to tell you that in your blood reports low ferritin levels are suggestive of chronic blood loss leading to anemia. Anemia itself is a cause of palpitations and can cause vasovagal syncope. Again Low cortisol level also cause low Blood pressure leads to lightheadedness and dizzy . Kindly consult an Endocrinologist for further evaluation & management to correct the Ferritin and Cortisol levels . Also get one ECG , Echocardiography and a Holter monitoring for 48 hours done to rule out any Cardiac abnormality. Hope to have been Helpful. Kind Regards Dr. Navneet Bansal