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What Causes Dizziness And Cold Feet During Periods?

Posted on Fri, 10 Apr 2015

Question: Every time I have my period I feel sick with lightheaded, dizziness and my feet get cold why is that ?

Answered by Dr. Som Biswas (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It can be anemia

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I can understand your concerns.

Some women do get lightheaded, dizziness and cold feet during periods.

It is due to hormonal and hemoglobin changes.

I will advise you to get your hemoglobin checked as these can be signs of anemia.

Regards,

Dr Som MD

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Som Biswas (1 hour later)

thanks for responding !
but I eat well I like to get green in smoothie every morning I eat beans things with iron and I get iron vitamins. Do you suggest to go to see a DR ?

Answered by Dr. Som Biswas (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Dear,

If the symptoms are persistent then please get a checkup done by a doctor.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj