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What is Iron deficiency anemia?
Iron deficiency anemia is a common type of anemia. It is a condition in which blood lacks adequate healthy red blood cells that carries oxygen to the body s tissues.
Symptoms of Iron deficiency anemia-
Extreme fatigue
Pale skin
Weakness
Shortness of breath
Trouble concentration
Headache
Dizziness or lightheadedness
Smooth, sore tongue
Cold hands and feet
Irritability
Inflammation or soreness of you...more
Iron deficiency anemia is a common type of anemia. It is a condition in which blood lacks adequate healthy red blood cells that carries oxygen to the body s tissues.
Symptoms of Iron deficiency anemia-
Extreme fatigue
Pale skin
Weakness
Shortness of breath
Trouble concentration
Headache
Dizziness or lightheadedness
Smooth, sore tongue
Cold hands and feet
Irritability
Inflammation or soreness of you...more
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Hello lybrate-user,
yes dexorange syrup is useful in treating iron deficiency, vitamins b 12 and folic acid too.
Alone supplements is not going to help, along with this you need to take proper nutrition full diet.
For more details regarding diet please connect with us. Thnx
zeenat
dietician and nutritionist.
yes dexorange syrup is useful in treating iron deficiency, vitamins b 12 and folic acid too.
Alone supplements is not going to help, along with this you need to take proper nutrition full diet.
For more details regarding diet please connect with us. Thnx
zeenat
dietician and nutritionist.
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Iron is an essential nutrient and mineral that is required by adults and children alike. Iron helps move oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body and helps muscles store and use oxygen. It is especially important for children because it aids development and prevents anaemia. Untreated iron deficiency in children can cause physical and mental delays. It can lead to less healthy red blood cells in the child's blood stream which will cause a delay in the growth of physical and mental faculties...more
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Pediatrician•Muzaffarnagar
Iron deficiency is a common condition in children. It occurs when there is a scarcity of iron in the child's system due to malnutrition. Iron is an extremely important mineral that is required for growth and development in young ones. It is an essential nutrient for formation of Hemoglobin, which transports Oxygen and Carbon dioxide through the bloodstream and it is also essential for the functioning of the muscles. If the child's diet lacks iron then the condition might worsen and turn into ane...more
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Pediatrician•Delhi
Iron deficiency is a common condition in children. It occurs when there is a scarcity of iron in the child's system due to malnutrition. Iron is an extremely important mineral that is required for growth and development in young ones. It is used in transporting oxygen through the bloodstream and is essential for the functioning of the muscles. If the child's diet lacks iron then the condition might worsen and turn into anemia.
Children need different levels of iron intake at different a...more
Children need different levels of iron intake at different a...more
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Iron is a major component of hemoglobin that carries oxygen to all parts of the body.
Women need more iron than men to makeup for the amount of iron they lose in their menstrual period.
Iron deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency in women. Insufficient iron can lead to anaemia. Common symptoms of anaemia include tiredness and breathlessness. Iron is especially important during pregnancy.
Iron absorption can be impaired by alcohol, the tannic acid in tea,etc. Hence avoid d...more
Women need more iron than men to makeup for the amount of iron they lose in their menstrual period.
Iron deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency in women. Insufficient iron can lead to anaemia. Common symptoms of anaemia include tiredness and breathlessness. Iron is especially important during pregnancy.
Iron absorption can be impaired by alcohol, the tannic acid in tea,etc. Hence avoid d...more
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Anemia is a condition where the red blood cell count is reduced due to deficiencies within the system. This is usually caused by a lack of iron, folate and other related nutrients in the diet. Anemia is a major public health concern in India as over 50 percent of women are known to be anemic. This pushes up the mortality rate of young mothers and even children.
Some symptoms of Iron deficiency anemia
Anemia has a wide range of symptoms which varies from person to person. However the...more
Some symptoms of Iron deficiency anemia
Anemia has a wide range of symptoms which varies from person to person. However the...more
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Multi Speciality•Mumbai
Anemia is a condition where the red blood cell count is reduced due to deficiencies within the system. This is usually caused by a lack of iron, folate and other related nutrients in the diet. Anemia is a major public health concern in India as over 50 percent of women are known to be anemic. This pushes up the mortality rate of young mothers and even children.
Some symptoms of Iron deficiency anemia
Anemia has a wide range of symptoms which varies from person to person. However the...more
Some symptoms of Iron deficiency anemia
Anemia has a wide range of symptoms which varies from person to person. However the...more
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For the growth and development of children, they need an essential nutrient; Iron. It helps in the transfer of oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues. Red blood cells contain iron in the hemoglobin. The hemoglobin carries oxygen in the blood to the different parts of the body. Iron has an important role to play in the development of the brain and generating energy in a child's body. The lack of sufficient iron in the child's body can lead to anemia, which is a nutritional deficient illness ...more
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