Can iron deficiency cause palpitations and excessive yawning on a daily basis?
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I was diagnosed with iron and protein deficiency a few weeks ago after I had dropped a lot of weight and became nearly underweight from my eating disorder and experienced palpitations. I have since gained over 4 pounds, am eating healthy amounts of food every day, and I've also started taking an iron gummy(15mg).
I know it takes a while to get back into a normal range, but this excessive yawning is getting out of hand. Even if I'm not fatigued or sleepy, I'm constantly yawning.
I had my thyroid levels tested, chest X-ray, EKG, and those came up norma -
@haslinda Advanced anemia can cause palpitations. When red blood cells are unhealthy and cannot bind oxygen adequately, the tissues and cells become starved of oxygen. As a result, the heart begins to pump harder to send out more red blood cells in an effort to make up for the missing oxygen in the tissues. This excess pressure and stress on the heart can result in abnormal heartbeats and heart palpitations. Make certain your provider checks not only your complete blood count (CBC) for outright anemia but also your ferritin levels which are your iron storage. Few cases require iron transfusion to rectify the associated problems. Get special advice on exercising, if you do regularly, as it can aggravate palpitations. I hope it gets better along with your treatment.