Question 1

can iron deficiancy cause headaches ?

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Don't assume it did: Iron deficiency is always serious and the cause needs to be found; once found, it needs to be addressed if possible and the iron replaced. Headaches also need to be worked up -- it can be as simple as needing eyeglasses, or as serious as major brain problems. Don't simply assume that iron deficiency is a cause of your headaches, but get worked up properly.

Question 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

what problems can be caused by iron deficiency?

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Anemia: Iron is critical to making hemoglobin. Iron deficiency cause anemia. If it is low, it can be due to several causes and should be investigated carefully. See your doc right away if you think you are low in iron and/or anemic.

Question 6

can men get iron deficiency and what could cause that..?

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Yes: Blood loss, most commonly from the gut.  Malabsorption.  Frequent blood donations.  Hope this helps.

Question 7

does tea cause iron deficiency?

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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 8

what can cause anaemia/iron deficiency?

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Lack of iron: Iron loss through bleeding, or iron deficiency through poor nutrition or poor absorption may lead to iron deficiency anemia.  The diagnosis is relatively simple to make and the treatment is inexpensive and effective.  In spite of this, it is the most common form of qnemia in the us. See your doctor if you suspect you have anemia.

Question 9

can extreme iron deficiency cause pots?

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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 10

which causes iron deficiency anaemia to be different to other types of anaemia?

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Types of anemia: There are many causes of anemia. Anemia means a low blood count which can be caused by inadequate production of red blood cells in the bone marrow or excessive loss of blood from different sites in the body. Two of the most common are the uterus and the bowel. Anemia is a sign of a problem which requires diagnosing the cause. Iron deficiency is one such cause.

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