Question 1

i've iron deficiency.i take ferose-f (100 mg iron+ 350mcg folic acid) is drinking tea or coffer after taking this medicine nullifies its effect.

Accepted Answer

Yes: Tea can decrease iron absorption.

Milk, milk products and calcium containing products can also decrease iron absorption.
Best to take iron one hour before or after a dairy product.

Question 2

does tea cause iron deficiency?

Accepted Answer

No: Tea or toast does not cause iron deficiency at all.  But if you live off pretty much just things like tea, toast, alcohol, etc., then you will become iron deficient from lack of nutrients, including iron.

Question 3

how can eating ice can cause iron deficiency?

Accepted Answer

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 4

can extreme iron deficiency cause pots?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Postural tachycardia syndrome is complex overlapping syndrome of unknown causes.  Cfs/fm are a part of this array. You and your doc should be able to correct you iron levels, once stable if the pots goes away, that is a 1 to 1 relationship. If when the iron is correct and you still having pots, you need to balance yourself and get a 2nd opinion. Begin a self-care w a wellness program. See my page.

Question 5

is milk a common cause of iron deficiency?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: In toddlers, this is a common contributor of iron deficiency.  In order to effectively correct the iron deficiency, it requires iron supplementation and a limiting of milk intake.  Milk has a low iron content, can interfere with iron absorption, and can cause low levels of bleeding from the intestines.  All of these can cause iron deficiency.

Question 6

does iron deficiency cause bloating?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: but certain conditions like celiac disease (gluten allergy) can cause both iron deficiency and bloating. best to have your parent discuss this with your pediatrician.

Question 7

can iron deficiency cause heavy head or dizziness?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Take your iron pills as directed by your doctor. Otherwise get checked out.

Question 8

what's more likely to cause a patchy mustache, folliculitis or iron deficiency?

Accepted Answer

Probably just you: Genetics; some guys can grow a great 'stache, others can't. The more chest hair & thicker beard, the sooner you'll probably go bald. You may also be iron deficient -- get the cause found and treated; hope you're not a non-supplementing vegetarian. Most guys get occasional inflamed follicles; if you have pityrospirum folliculitis, it's easy to treat. Many women prefer sparse facial hair in the us.

Question 9

what are the causes for a child to have low hgb besides iron deficiency? thanks!

Accepted Answer

Anemia causes: Anemia may be due to other nutritional deficiencies, e.g., folic acid, B12 or due to malabsorption. It may also be due to defects in bone marrow resulting on low production of red cells. It may be due to blood loss, usually in intestine or due to increased destruction of red cells by hemolysis. You may consult this site for info.
http://www.aafp.org/afp/2010/0615/p1462.html

Question 10

is 11.2 hgb in a four year old something to worry about? could there be any other underlying cause other than iron deficiency?

Accepted Answer

By itself, no: Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is so common in  growing kids that it is the default diagnosis in most cases. There are other factors on the blood count that could point to other issues, and these are reviewed by the doc. With IDA they also have smaller red cells and fewer of them. Other expensive lab tests can be ordered but for most, a month or so on iron  will bring the level up. If not, test more

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