What We Treat
Telehealth
What We Treat
Telehealth
About Us
- Features & Pricing
- For Organizations
A member asked:
How are anemia and iron deficiency different?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Anemia: Anemia refers to low red blood cells. It can be caused by iron deficiency, but there are many other causes of anemia as well. Iron deficiency means there is not enough iron in the body. This is a common cause of anemia.
Answered 8/18/2013
5.2k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Is iron deficiency anemia is different from g6pd deficient?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Why would someone have iron deficiency WITHOUT anemia?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Do drs know for sure if anemia is caused by iron deficiency?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I found out that I have anemia (iron deficiency kind). How quickly will i be able to get enough iron back into my system?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
From last ? my Dr's have me on vit b and d for deficiency and iron for severe anemia is that ok or are they harmful to me. tyvm
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
Get the HealthTap app
Video visit and message your doctor
