Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Causes Fatigue And Headache While Suffering From Celiac Disease?
Hello, I have celiac disease and are now being tested for polythycemia. I have a family history of both. I am wondering if there is a connection between the two. My symptoms include extreme fatigue, headache and elevated hemoglobin and hematic crit. My doctor has prescribed additional testing and a sleep study. I am a physically fit 66 year old who is 119 pounds. The only medication I am on is a Prolia infusion this past month for osteoporocis. aMy email address is YYYY@YYYY Thank you
Fri, 16 Aug 2019
Hi,
The celiac disease and prolia infusion doesn't causee polycythemia. In fact these two cause anemia.
For your polycythemia underlying cause has to be searched. It can be primary or secondary polycythemia.
If you are having smoking history or prolonged dehydration history than it can be causative. I suggest you investigate with jak2 mutation testing and EPO testing for further work up. Kindly revert back with reports once done.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Parth Goswami, General & Family Physician
The celiac disease and prolia infusion doesn't causee polycythemia. In fact these two cause anemia.
For your polycythemia underlying cause has to be searched. It can be primary or secondary polycythemia.
If you are having smoking history or prolonged dehydration history than it can be causative. I suggest you investigate with jak2 mutation testing and EPO testing for further work up. Kindly revert back with reports once done.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Parth Goswami, General & Family Physician
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....