Iron deficiency anemia

Iron deficiency anemia can be caused by:
diets low in iron - Iron is obtained from foods in our diet, however, only 1 mg of iron is absorbed for every 10 to 20 mg of iron ingested.
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Iron deficiency anemia: The most common known form of nutritional disorder in the world, iron deficiency results in anemia because iron is necessary to make hemoglobin, key molecule in red blood cells responsible for the transport of oxygen.
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Iron deficiency anemia
Definition:
Anemia is a condition where red blood cells are not providing adequate oxygen to body tissues. There are many types and causes of anemia.
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Iron deficiency anemia occurs when iron intake cannot keep pace with iron loss. This can be due to:
blood loss, such as gastrointestinal bleeding or heavy menstrual bleeding ...
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Iron deficiency anemia is the most common form of anemia. Iron is an essential component of hemoglobin, the oxygen-carrying protein (pigment) in blood. Iron is normally obtained in the diet and by the recycling of iron from old red blood cells.
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Iron deficiency anemia
Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
History of allergies
Virus infection, such as Epstein-Barr virus or human herpesvirus 6
Dysfunction in the immune system ...
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Iron deficiency anemia may result from:
a diet that lacks enough iron
blood loss
body changes during pregnancy.
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Iron deficiency anemia is the most common type of anemia, and occurs when there is not enough iron in the body.
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What is iron deficiency anemia?
Anemia is the result of an individual being in a negative iron balance.
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A cause of iron deficiency anemia is the ulcer bacteria. The successful treatment of infection with Helicobacter pylori (the bacteria associated with irritation of the stomach lining and stomach ulcers) may also resolve iron deficiency anemia.
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Ferrlecit (sodium ferric gluconate complex in sucrose injection) An injectable iron supplement indicated for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia in patients undergoing chronic hemodialysis who are receiving supplemental erythropoietin therapy.
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Blood loss is reduced, so the chance of iron deficiency anemia is much less.
The risk of cancer of the uterus is reduced by 80%.
*The risk of cancer of the ovary is reduced by 50%. The risk of benign tumors of the ovary is reduced by 90%.
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Individuals with more significant iron deficiency anemia are usually treated with supplements in the form of ferrous sulfate, a non-prescription type of iron.
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Symptoms are similar to that of iron deficiency anemia, including fatigue and pallor. Symptoms involving the lungs may range from a cough that produces bloody sputum to outright hemorrhaging.
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Less blood loss from periods lowers your risk of iron deficiency anemia.
Have the same cost as using other methods, such as birth control pills, for 5 years.
Are safe to use while breast-feeding.
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Koilonychia is an abnormal shape of the fingernail where the nail has raised ridges and is thin and concave. This disorder is associated with iron deficiency anemia.
Common Causes:
Trauma ...
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levels may be seen in the following: hemochromatosis, hemolysis, hemolytic anemia, hepatitis, liver necrosis, hemosiderosis, iron poisoning, and lead toxicity. Lower than normal levels are seen in chronic GI blood loss, iron deficiency anemia, ...
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