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Is General Weakness Something To Be Concerned About?
Question: weakness
Brief Answer:
Can be anemia or thyroid issues
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
If you are having general weakness you may need to get further tested doing a total blood count with formula and iron levels. Also, get your thyroid checked doing thyroid hormone levels. Sometimes iron deficiency anemia and thyroid imbalance may be the main reason for weakness.
Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards
Can be anemia or thyroid issues
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
If you are having general weakness you may need to get further tested doing a total blood count with formula and iron levels. Also, get your thyroid checked doing thyroid hormone levels. Sometimes iron deficiency anemia and thyroid imbalance may be the main reason for weakness.
Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards
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