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Suggest Treatment For Light Headedness And Throbbing Sensation On Head

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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
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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
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Just one question what does CBC stand for ? Thanks
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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
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Suggest Treatment For Light Headedness And Throbbing Sensation On Head

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.