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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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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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Dietitian/Nutritionist•Indore
As per the latest statistics published by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, about 9% women suffer from a deficiency of iron. Though the proportion is relatively low, iron deficiency can lead to various diseases, which can be very difficult to cure. So, look out for these telltale signs of iron deficiency and check whether you suffer from any of them.
Fatigue: Your internal system uses iron for the production of haemoglobin, which is a component in the red blood cells, respo...more
Fatigue: Your internal system uses iron for the production of haemoglobin, which is a component in the red blood cells, respo...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 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 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 and will...more
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Dietitian/Nutritionist•Delhi
Anemia is a disease which occurs due to the lack of red blood cells or hemoglobin in your body. The body transports oxygen and the nutrition you get from food, to various body parts through hemoglobin, and a deficiency can cause lower supply of these important elements to the body. Which is why, the patient may feel a lack of energy, dizziness and even exhaustion. Most people don't realize its existence, so it's important that you know the symptoms, causes and cures of this blood disease. And, t...more
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As per the latest statistics published by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, about 9% women suffer from a deficiency of iron. Though the proportion is relatively low, iron deficiency can lead to various diseases, which can be very difficult to cure. So, look out for these telltale signs of iron deficiency and check whether you suffer from any of them.
Fatigue: Your internal system uses iron for the production of haemoglobin, which is a component in the red blood cells, respo...more
Fatigue: Your internal system uses iron for the production of haemoglobin, which is a component in the red blood cells, respo...more
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Iron deficiency anemia is a type of anemia, which occurs due to deficiency of iron. Iron is the main component of hemoglobin. So, a decrease in the hemoglobin level results in iron deficiency anemia.
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What are the Signs and Symptoms of Iron Deficiency Anemia?
Signs and symptoms appear when anemia is moderate to severe. In the mild stage, iron deficiency anemia often goes unnoticed. The signs and symptoms of iron deficiency anemia are:
Extreme fatigue (w...more
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What are the Signs and Symptoms of Iron Deficiency Anemia?
Signs and symptoms appear when anemia is moderate to severe. In the mild stage, iron deficiency anemia often goes unnoticed. The signs and symptoms of iron deficiency anemia are:
Extreme fatigue (w...more
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As per the latest statistics published by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, about 9% women suffer from a deficiency of iron. Though the proportion is relatively low, iron deficiency can lead to various diseases, which can be very difficult to cure. So, look out for these telltale signs of iron deficiency and check whether you suffer from any of them.
Fatigue: Your internal system uses iron for the production of haemoglobin, which is a component in the red blood cells, respo...more
Fatigue: Your internal system uses iron for the production of haemoglobin, which is a component in the red blood cells, respo...more
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As per the latest statistics published by the 'center for disease control and prevention', about 9% women suffer from the deficiency of iron. Though the proportion is relatively low, iron deficiency can lead to various diseases, which can be very difficult to cure. So, look out for these telltale signs of iron deficiency and check whether you suffer from any of them.
Fatigue: Your internal system uses iron for the production of hemoglobin, which is a component in the red blood cells, re...more
Fatigue: Your internal system uses iron for the production of hemoglobin, which is a component in the red blood cells, re...more
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Anemia, as known to many, is a medical condition triggered by low hemoglobin levels. More than often, iron deficiency acts as a catalyst giving rise to anemia. While fatigue, headache, palpitations, skin pallor, and dizziness are characteristic of anemia, many people also suffer from hair loss. Here too, the iron deficiency acts as contributing factor interfering with the healthy growth cycle of the hair. In some cases, the hair loss may mimic the male and female pattern baldness as observed in ...more
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