Question 1

what is a low iron level coinsidered?

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Depends on gender: Women below 50, men below 65.

Question 2

what is considered a low iron level?

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Iron Levels: A healthy person should have a normal iron serum level in the range of 60 to 170 micrograms per deciliter of blood. Iron is an essential mineral, as well as a component of the proteins are used for oxygen transportation and metabolism. Iron helps to synthesize dopamine, Epinephrine and serotonin. Iron is stored in the body for use when dietary iron intake is low.

Question 3

could a low iron level make a person get cold quickly?

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Yes: The answer is yes. Your doctor also, however, need to check your thyroid level as low thyroid also can cause cold intolerance.

Question 4

how do i fix a low iron level, low bp and dizziness?

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Depends: The cause of these issues need to examined and the underlying problems treated. Theres no one size fits all solution. If a pt has a low iron level giving them iron may treat the problem but doesn't explain why they have it to begin with. A full history and physical needs to be done with a full set of labs and possible imaging as needed.

Question 5

can a low iron level cause you to be dizzy?

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Low Iron Dizziness: Low iron may be associated with a low red blood cell count -- iron-deficiency anemia. Anemia may present with dizziness. Go see your primary healthcare provider for a history and examination. Drink plenty of fluids in the meantime.

Question 6

reasons for low iron levels?

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Less in or more out: Either lack of iron intake from diet (ie. Vegetarian), lack of iron absorption (ie. Celiac), or iron losses (ie. Bleeding).

Question 7

my iron level is 22 is that way to low?

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Yes. Normal iron : Levels in an adult female are 65-165 μg/dl. For a list  of other tests used to determine why your iron levels are low & your degree of iron-deficiency anemia, see http://medical-dictionary.Thefreedictionary.Com/_/dict.Aspx?Word=iron+tests. It's important to get a diagnosis to insure proper treatment.

Question 8

what happens when you have low iron levels?

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Iron deficiency: Low iron makes you tired, pale, lightheaded, and short of breath. It can cause "pica" (craving something unusual). The most common symptom is munching ice. Additional symptoms include foggy thinking, poor hair and nail growth, itching, and restless legs. Pregnant women with low iron can have children with lower iq scores than if they had adequate iron stores.

Question 9

what happens if my iron level gets too low?

Accepted Answer

You get anemic: People who don't eat enough iron-containing foods, such as women who don't eat red meat, can have low iron and be anemic. The screening tests for iron deficiency are simple blood tests. If an adult has low iron, the doctor will usually check to see if she is losing blood in the stool (as a screening test for colon cancer), as well as look for other reasons for low iron.

Question 10

how serious is it that my iron levels are low?

Accepted Answer

Iron deficiency: Iron deficiency can cause anemia, fatigue, poor thinking, abnormal hair and nail growth, and pica (craving unusual things to eat). In a woman your age, it is usually due to the loss of blood (and the iron inside the red cells) with menstruation. Please see your doctor to determine whether anything else is causing your low iron levels, and to receive appropriate advice on iron supplementation.

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