Hi I m a 21 year old female and for the last few months I ve had bad hair loss , heart palpitations, breathlessness on slight exertion sleepless nights, I m always tired and I ve had headaches and lower back pain . Could it be some form of iron deficiency and even though I ve been taking multi vitamins my hair loss is still pretty bad.
Hello welcome to Chat Doctor In the query you didn't mention the menses,is there any overflow that is more bleeding.in general females have low hemoglobin and low iron level because of monthly losses due to menses. Regarding the above said symptoms they are symptoms of iron deficiency... Take a routine blood test in that hemoglobin levels are mentioned. Also take hologram,it will tell you the cause of low hemoglobin . Consult gynecologist(if you have heavy periods)/physician, and he will prescribe iron tab.,Meanwhile take good diet which is rich in iron like Jagger, nuts,meat etc. Regarding hair loss,it might be but to stress, genetic issues or doe to iron deficiency also.consult trichologist. Hope you understand my suggestion and answer. Thank you Chat Doctor. 