Couple of days back I bought a pulse oximeter Dr. Trust brand and started checking my oxygen levels. In the mornings it is 97 -98 % but after noon it starts going down to 95 % sometimes even 94 % is that ok ? One more thing - it displays a value called RI % (it ranges from 2 to 25 approx and changes second to second ) Can somebody please explain. Is SPO2 of 95 % ok for a cfs patient ? Thanks in advance.
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My SPO2 level goes down to 95% after midnoon. Is that ok ?
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Above 94% is typically considered “normal”, so in the absence of any other issues, I’d say it’s probably nothing to worry about, especially if it is short lived. Dysautonomia can affect blood oxygenation as can anemia.
Do you breathe more shallowly in the afternoon? Try taking a few deep belly breaths. And be sure it bring it up to your doctor too.
Do you breathe more shallowly in the afternoon? Try taking a few deep belly breaths. And be sure it bring it up to your doctor too.
Just now asked doctor google and he said PI is -
The perfusion index (PI) is the ratio of the pulsatile blood flow to the nonpulsatile or static blood in peripheral tissue. Perfusion Index thus represents a noninvasivemeasure of peripheral perfusion that can be continuously and noninvasively obtained from a pulse oximeter.
The perfusion index (PI) is the ratio of the pulsatile blood flow to the nonpulsatile or static blood in peripheral tissue. Perfusion Index thus represents a noninvasivemeasure of peripheral perfusion that can be continuously and noninvasively obtained from a pulse oximeter.
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A reduced blood oxygenation level may be more of a problem when you have low blood pressure and low iron stores too.
A thiamine deficiency has been hypothesised as a reason for dysautonomia and hypoxia.
https://www.hormonesmatter.com/dysautonomia-hypoxia/
A thiamine deficiency has been hypothesised as a reason for dysautonomia and hypoxia.
https://www.hormonesmatter.com/dysautonomia-hypoxia/