Heavy flow caused by Intestinal bleeding from ulcers
Your chances of having anaemia are higher if your period is heavy. You may use up an abnormal amount of red blood cells [3] when you lose excess blood. As a result, your body loses a lot of iron.
It would help to pay attention to symptoms of anaemia if you have Ulcerative Colitis. Some symptoms are:
- Pale skin
- Loss of breath
- Dizziness
- Abnormal heart rate
- Headaches [4]
- Unstable heart rate
- Weakness or fatigue [5]
- Cold feet or hands
Your doctor may easily treat mild anaemia, but serious cases can result in death or may be life-threatening. You must speak with your health care provider if you have symptoms of iron deficiency or anaemia [6].
They can evaluate your iron levels and offer proper treatment.