Question 1

can iron deficiency cause  painful muscle spasms?

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Not really: I haven't seen this in eleven years of studying and practicing hematology medicine.  I would consider other possibilities, like other nutritional deficiencies or other causes of muscle spasms.

Question 2

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 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

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 5

what exactly does having an iron deficiency mean?

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Not enough iron: Not having enough iron might  cause anemia which is low hemoglobine level (low blood count).

Question 6

how do i know if im showing signs of iron deficiency?

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Iron deficiency: Iron deficiency causes anemia, fatigue, weak or malformed nails, and pica. Pica is when you crave strange non-food items. Typically, affected individuals munch ice but i've had patients eat wallboard, chalk, dirt, starch, and mattress stuffing. You need to see a doctor and get a cbc, iron, tibc, and ferritin. You may also need tests to rule out serious conditions such as ulcers and cancer.

Question 7

what's the connection between pagophagia and iron deficiency?

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Pagophagia is common: You can have pagophagia(pica to eat ice) as a symptom of iron defiency anemia.

Question 8

can rbc be high in iron deficiency

Accepted Answer

Yes: RBCS not all that helpful. Could be up with thalassemia trait

Question 9

what can cause anaemia/iron deficiency?

Accepted Answer

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 10

can iron deficiency give you migraines?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Mild iron deficiency does not, but severe forms can cause many symptoms including headache. Correcting this will alleviate this and other symptoms such as weakness, fatigue, irritability,dizziness, ice craving, and trouble concentrating

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