Is this a symptom of anemia?

Question

When I stand up quickly after lying down or sitting for a long time, everything goes black. Black spots seem to slowly pop out and "invade", meaning it doesn't happen all of a sudden. I also suddenly become dizzy and need to hold on to something. Is this a symptom of anemia?

Also, is it true that if you pull down the skin near the bottom of your eye and check the flesh, you can determine if a person is anemic. If the flesh is really light pink, then the person is said to be anemic. Myth or fact?

Answer 1

The most common symptoms of iron deficiency anaemia include:

    * tiredness,

    * lethargy,

    * shortness of breath (dyspnoea), and

    * palpitations (irregular heart beat).

Less common symptoms of iron deficiency anaemia include:

    * headache,

    * ringing in your ears (tinnitus),

    * an altered sense of taste,

    * a desire to eat non-food items, such as ice, paper, or clay (pica),

    * sore tongue, and

    * difficulty swallowing (dysphagia).

also notice changes in your physical appearance.- signs that you may have iron deficiency anaemia include:

    * pale complexion,

    * abnormally smooth tongue (atrophic glossitis),

    * painful ulcers on the corners of your mouth (angular chelosis),

    * dry, flaking nails, and

    * spoon shaped nails.

people with iron deficiency anaemia will only display a few signs or symptoms of the illness. The severity of your symptoms may also depend on how quickly your anaemia develops. For example, if your anaemia is being caused by a chronic (long-term) slow loss of blood, such as a stomach ulcer (see 'causes' section) then you may notice very few symptoms, or they may develop gradually.

as for the eye bit...its true only its on the lower eyelid,and it should be white.x

Answer 2

Yes, those symptoms you're describing are consistent with anaemia.  Other symptoms are tiredness, lethargy, and general weakness.

There are other conditions that share those symptoms, though, such as low blood pressure.

I don't know about being able to tell if you're anaemic from looking at the flesh below your eye.  Maybe...doctors and pharmacists look for dark circles (especially in children) as a sign of anaemia.  Whatever the case, it's best to get a blood test done as that way, if you are anaemic, you will know exactly how much by how low your iron levels are and can take the appropriate supplement.

All in all, see your doctor and get the right, individual treatment for you.  All the best with it! :-)