Question 1

i was wondering what are the signs and symptoms of iron deficiency anemia?

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Feeling tired.: •extreme fatigue
•pale skin
•weakness
•shortness of breath
•headache
•cold hands and feet
•brittle nails
•fast heartbeat
•unusual cravings for non-nutritive substances, such as ice
•poor appetite
http://www.Mayoclinic.Org/diseases-conditions/iron-deficiency-anemia/basics/symptoms/con-20019327.

Question 2

what are the signs and symptoms of iron deficiency anemia? and what are possible causes?

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Fatigue, pallor: Fatigue, pallor (sometimes), shortness of breath.

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

what are typical signs of iron deficiency and b-12 ?

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Anemia: Amenia, or low blood count might be caused by iron deficiency or vitamin B12 deficiency. The appearance of the red blood cell will distinguish the two condition.

Question 5

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 6

what are the signs of someone with an iron deficiency?

Accepted Answer

Many: Fatigue, anemia, restless leg.

Question 7

what are typical signs of iron-deficiency and how can i fight it?

Accepted Answer

Fatigue: The most obvious symptom is fatigue due to anemia.

Question 8

need expert help here. what are the symptoms of iron deficiency in women?

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Fatigue, Pallor: For mild iron deficiency, there may be no symptoms. As deficiency, and anemia, become more severe, people may feel tired, and their lips may be pale. Their heart may beat faster and may even beat irregularly.  For a detailed description of the symptoms of iron deficiency, read http://www.Nhlbi.Nih.Gov/health/health-topics/topics/ida/signs.Html.

Question 9

if you get black and blue marks easily, is that a sign of iron deficiency?

Accepted Answer

Black and blue marks: Easy bruising is not really a sign of iron deficiency but of a bleeding issue. You should seek attention from your physician so that you can be examined and have appropriate blood testing ordered.

Question 10

i have signs of an iron deficiency but my iron was checked 2 weeks ago and it was fine?

Accepted Answer

What signs?: What signs do you have? If your hemoglobin is normal and serum iron level is normal, you do not have iron deficiency.
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What are typical signs of iron deficiency and b-12 ?

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What are the signs of someone with an iron deficiency?

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What are typical signs of iron-deficiency and how can i fight it?

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