Suggest Treatment For Light Headedness And Throbbing Sensation On Head

Posted on Mon, 12 Oct 2015

Question: Hi I have been feeling very light headed all week. I have aa slight throbbing in the side of my head people have commented on how pale I am should I be concerned Pauline

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (51 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Need to rule out anemia

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
I am Dr Mittal.
I have read your message.
I think I can help you.
The symptoms of the query are quite suggestive of a possible anemia.
I will suggest going to the lab for testing a CBC.
If needed the supplements can be initiated.
I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information contained in this message will be able to help you find the best solution for your problem. Best of luck. Dr Mittal.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Saumya Mittal (15 minutes later)

Just one question what does CBC stand for ? Thanks

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
cbc is complete blood count

Detailed Answer:
CBC is complete blood count that includes hemoglobin, platelet, wbc count, differential count and blood indices with peripheral smear (infew labs)

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar