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Nowadays many people face the problem of dizziness again and again. Sometimes this problem can occur due to common reasons like sudden standing, being hungry for a long time, lack of water in the body or excessive fatigue. However, if dizziness occurs repeatedly or without any apparent reason, it should not be ignored. It can also be a sign of some health problem or deficiency of essential nutrients in the body.
According to experts, there can be many reasons behind frequent dizziness, such as low blood pressure, anemiadehydration, effect of some medicines, ear related problems or lack of any essential nutrient in the body. Therefore, instead of relying only on home remedies, it is important to find out the cause in case of persistent dizziness. In such a situation, let us know that frequent dizziness can be a sign of deficiency of which nutrient, why there is deficiency of this nutrient in the body and how it can be compensated.
Frequent dizziness can be a sign of deficiency of which nutrient?
NIH’s Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) According to, frequent dizziness can be a sign of iron deficiency in some cases. Due to iron deficiency in the body, hemoglobin is not produced in sufficient quantity, due to which there may be a reduction in oxygen reaching different parts of the body. Due to this, symptoms like dizziness, weakness, fatigue, shortness of breath and yellowing of the skin may appear. Iron deficiency can be due to conditions like not taking a balanced diet, prolonged anemia, improper absorption of iron in the body or pregnancy.
Women, pregnant women, small children, teenage girls and people who donate blood frequently may be at higher risk of iron deficiency. However, just feeling dizzy does not mean that there is iron deficiency in the body. In case of persistent dizziness, it is important to get checked by a doctor, so that the exact cause can be known and treatment can be done accordingly.
What to include in the diet to overcome iron deficiency?
To overcome iron deficiency, green leafy vegetables, spinach, fenugreek, pulses, kidney beans, gram, soybean, jaggery, sesame, pumpkin seeds, raisins and fortified cereals can be included in the diet. People who eat non-veg can include eggs, fish and low-fat meat in their diet.
Consuming vitamin C rich foods like orange, amla, guava or lemon along with iron rich food can help in iron absorption. Therefore taking a balanced diet is considered best.
What things should be kept in mind while taking iron supplements?
Always take iron supplements as per doctor’s advice. Taking more iron than prescribed can be harmful. In some people, iron supplements may cause problems like constipation, nausea or stomach discomfort. If such problem occurs, consult a doctor.
Avoid taking iron tablets at the same time with tea, coffee or calcium supplements, as this may affect iron absorption. Keep getting regular checkups done and take supplements as per the doctor’s advice.
