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What Causes Excessive Sleepiness While Suffering From Low Blood Iron Levels?
My husband is 54 years old and sleeping all of the time. couldn t donate blood because his iron is too low. the family doctor just told him to take iron but, I think something is severely wrong. it s not getting better. Am I being overly concerned?
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Yes, sir, your sleeplessness could be due to anxiety or depression for something may be bothering you a lot. Maybe you have an iron deficiency but usually, it doesn't need correction.
Supplement with food like Jaggery, nuts, raisins, honey et cetera all the foods would slowly increase your iron levels.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards, Dr. Archana
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What Causes Excessive Sleepiness While Suffering From Low Blood Iron Levels?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Yes, sir, your sleeplessness could be due to anxiety or depression for something may be bothering you a lot. Maybe you have an iron deficiency but usually, it doesn t need correction. Supplement with food like Jaggery, nuts, raisins, honey et cetera all the foods would slowly increase your iron levels. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Archana