Therapy of vertigo due to iron deficiency | Dizziness due to iron deficiency

Therapy of vertigo due to iron deficiency

To remedy the dizziness caused by iron deficiency, one should first of all pay attention to an iron-rich diet. The consumption of green vegetables, red fruits and meat or fish plays an important role. Nevertheless, a change in diet is not sufficient in most cases to compensate for a relevant iron deficiency.

In these cases, iron substitution takes place in the form of tablets, which should be taken over a longer period of time (approximately 4-6 months) to replenish iron stores, or drugs such as Floradix® (herbal blood). If an oral medication is not sufficient or not tolerated, it is also possible to add iron through the vein. For some diseases, such as renal insufficiency, intravenous administration is the therapy of choice. Since dizziness due to iron deficiency during pregnancy is an increased risk for the unborn child, iron preparations are also prescribed in many cases.

How quickly do the symptoms improve when the deficiency is remedied?

It takes several months to correct an iron deficiency, but the iron level rises after only a few weeks. As soon as the iron level in the body rises, the reticulocytes multiply. These are precursor cells of the red blood cells (erythrocytes).

Mature erythrocytes contain iron and bind oxygen. As soon as the red blood cells increase again, the oxygen supply to the cells and tissues in the body improves. The brain is also supplied with more oxygen and the dizziness symptoms subside. It can take a relatively long time until this happens. In most cases, if the therapy is successful, all symptoms should have disappeared after about four to six months.

Dizziness during pregnancy

During pregnancy, dizziness due to iron deficiency often occurs. However, it should be noted that a slightly lowered iron level during pregnancy is normal, as there is an increased blood volume with relatively fewer red blood cells. This ensures that the child is supplied with iron for the time being, but even then the iron reserves can be quickly exhausted. In addition to dizziness, women in pregnancy often complain of fatigue, headaches and shortness of breath.