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Are Hemoglobin Level Of 10 And Uneasiness In The Chest A Concern?

Hi.....For few days I having problem like lightheartedness.I did my blood test and shows hb as 10 which is not too low for me as my health status is concerned(post operated(total gastrectomy) for carcinoma stomach).My DC like Monocytes and Basophils are nil.What shall be the cause of lightheartedness...?
posted on Thu, 22 Dec 2016
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Hello,

Your hemoglobin levels are low and this may cause lightheadedness but listening to your history of recently bypass this may be the main cause.

In gastric bypass patients, the food passes more quickly in the stomach making insulin levels rise faster than glucose levels in the blood.

This leads to hypoglycaemia. You should eat slowly, small meals and often. Also, try to avoid fruit juices and sweetened foods. Also, you should check ferritinemia and vitamin B12 levels in the body.

Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka,
General & Family Physician
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Are Hemoglobin Level Of 10 And Uneasiness In The Chest A Concern?

Hello, Your hemoglobin levels are low and this may cause lightheadedness but listening to your history of recently bypass this may be the main cause. In gastric bypass patients, the food passes more quickly in the stomach making insulin levels rise faster than glucose levels in the blood. This leads to hypoglycaemia. You should eat slowly, small meals and often. Also, try to avoid fruit juices and sweetened foods. Also, you should check ferritinemia and vitamin B12 levels in the body. Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician