I have anemia and I am iron depleted. I had infususions last year but am now depleted again. I am having shortness of breath this time even while sitting. I am suppose to see the hemotologist wed but i am concerned about the breathing. Is this normal?
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. No this is not normal. This indicates severe anemia. Anemia can cause breathlessness if it is very severe (hemoglobin of less than 7). Anaemia when severe, actually causes tachycardia (high pulse rate) and heart failure. And this can cause Pulmonary edema and breathlessness. So in your case, possibility of anemic heart failure is more. Best treatment is blood transfusion. So consult your doctor as soon as possible and get done hemoglobin estimation and blood transfusion. With transfusion, your symptoms will improve. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.