Question 1

what may cause iron deficiency?!

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Bleeding/poor intake: The most common cause is bleeding, which could be "normal" like a woman with periods or abnormal bleeding as in the GI tract.  That could be from gastritis, ulcers, abnormal blood vessels, diverticuli (small pockets in the  intestines), or tumors (benign or malignant).  Also very low iron in the diet (no red meat or green leafy vegetables) or failure to absorb iron from the GI tract can do it.

Question 2

could you die from iron deficiency?

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Thanks for giving me: The opportunity to research this. "the who has estimated that iron deficiency causes the loss of 48, 225 disability-adjusted life-years (dalys) worldwide." per:  iron deficiency: under-recognised cause of disability and death with a higher impact than lung cancer in the who global burden of disease.

Question 3

what are the symptoms of iron deficiency?

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Iron deficiency anem: Anemia makes you tired and pale. Some get lightheaded, or have chest pain or shortness of breath. Iron deficiency can cause "pica" (craving something above and beyond needing it for food). The most common symptom is munching ice. Other people crave starch, chalk, dirt, or other unusual substances. It's important that iron-deficient people see an md so dangerous things like GI cancer are ruled out.

Question 4

should i be worried about iron deficiency?

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Extreme fatigue
Weakness
Pale skin
Chest pain, fast heartbeat or shortness of breath
Headache, dizziness or lightheadedness
Cold hands and feet
Inflammation or soreness of your tongue
Brittle nails
Unusual cravings for non-nutritive substances, such as ice, dirt or starch
Poor appetite, e

Question 5

how to determine if i have iron deficiency?

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Symptoms of anemia : Anemia is a common result and patients feel weak due to it. The confirmation requires blood tests to measure the hemoglobin and  iron levels in order to check the iron stores in the body. There are well know tests to make a diagnosis of iron deficiency, which your doctor can run.

Question 6

what may cause iron deficiency in the body?

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Lack of intake : Blood loss from any part of the body.
A lack of iron in your diet.
An inability to absorb iron for any reason.
Pregnancy.

Question 7

how will an iron deficiency affect my baby?

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Many symptoms: Anemia, or low iron, can cause your infant to be pale, irritable, more tired than normal, weak or have rapid heart rate or fast breathing. It can usually be prevented with a proper diet, which in a breast fed infant means using a multi-vitamin with iron daily. Formula fed infants should only receive iron fortified formula. Pediatricians test for anemia between 9-12 months, and if concerns arise.

Question 8

what is the medical term for iron deficiency?

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Irondeficient anemia: Iron deficiency anemia is the medical term, meaning your body doesn't have enough iron. Iron is important  because red cells need iron to make hemoglobin:  needed to for oxygen exchange. If you are deficient in iron, commonly caused by bleeding, poor intake, low absorption or marrow defect,then your red cells become small, pale,&amp; ineffective and you may feel weak,sluggish, pale&amp; short of breath.

Question 9

how can eating ice can cause iron deficiency?

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It can NOT: Iron deficiency is mostly from blood loss such as heavy menstrual bleeding or child birth. Hookworm is an important cause in some places. Injuries, intestinal bleeding, major surgery, frequent blood donations are also causes.

Question 10

what should i eat if i have an iron deficiency?

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Meats, Green Veggies: Iron rich foods include meats, poultry, fish, green vegetables, oatmeal, and beans. Vitamin c (found in citrus like oranges) increases iron absorption.  There is a nice explanation of the two types of iron found in food and a list of iron rich foods at http://www.Redcrossblood.Org/learn-about-blood/health-and-wellness/iron-rich-foods.

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