Question 1

is it true that it's possibly to have iron deficiency anemia without being cold?

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Yes: Symptoms of iron deficiency anemia include fatigue, shortness of breath, pica, the urge to eat odd things, such as ice.  Other symptoms may include a fast heart rate.  Hope this helps.

Question 2

low mpv 6.8 norm=7.9 -hematologist said its ok! platelets are nml 219.. what cause this- go to hematologist for iron deficiency. have a head cold,

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Not a problem: Some folks just have small platelets. Please work with your hematologist to find and address the cause(s) of your iron deficiency.

Question 3

feeling very weak and cold all the time.could it simply be iron deficiency?

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Maybe: It could be iron, or another issue such as a thyroid problem, or anemia.  These are easily evaluated with an office visit and lab work.

Question 4

could having a cold cause anemia / iron deficiency to get worse?

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No it will not: Not cold can not make iron deficiency anemia worse.

Question 5

could my tiredness (sleeping a lot) and and loss of appetite be due to iron deficiency. i've been really cold to and everyone else is burning up?

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Fatigue is a non-: specific symptom that may be caused by iron (Fe) deficiency, but pain is not common. Fatigue &amp; cold intolerance are common signs of hypothyroidism, but not anorexia or pain.  Benadryl (diphenhydramine) can make you sleepy; Pepto-Bismol has lots of salicylate. If neuro exam, EEG &amp; brain MRI are  normal, seek evaluation for systemic disorders; if Fe-deficient, why? Depression can cause many of your symptoms, also.

Question 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

how to determine if i have iron deficiency?

Accepted Answer

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.

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Is it true that it's possibly to have iron deficiency anemia without being cold?

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Low mpv 6.8 norm=7.9 -hematologist said its ok! platelets are nml 219.. what cause this- go to hematologist for iron deficiency. have a head cold,

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Feeling very weak and cold all the time.could it simply be iron deficiency?

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Could having a cold cause anemia / iron deficiency to get worse?

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Could my tiredness (sleeping a lot) and and loss of appetite be due to iron deficiency. i've been really cold to and everyone else is burning up?

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What may cause iron deficiency?!

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Could you die from iron deficiency?

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