Iron deficiency anemia can cause nausea and vomiting.
Disease description:
I have iron deficiency anemia, and recently I've been feeling nauseous and like vomiting before going to sleep at night, sometimes experiencing dry heaving. I wonder, can iron deficiency anemia cause dry heaving?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Ding Yu
Iron deficiency anemia can cause nausea and vomiting. Anemia may lead to symptoms of nausea and vomiting. This could be because the patient already has anemia along with gastrointestinal discomfort; consuming medications or foods with irritating properties may easily trigger nausea and vomiting. During anemia, some individuals experience reduced appetite and weakened digestive function, so eating may excessively irritate the stomach, causing discomfort.
