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Anemia, iron deficiency
When children are iron deficient, or are consuming a diet that may not have enough iron, iron supplement drops are available.
Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this
23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery
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A 47-year old 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?
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Could having a cold cause anemia / iron deficiency to get worse?
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A 32-year old male asked:
Can mild/moderate anemia(iron deficiency) cause erectile/low libido problems in men?
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A 45-year old female asked:
I have pernicious anemia & iron deficiency anemia (severe) of Unknown origin. My hemoglobin has always been stable (low normal) but has dropped twice?
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A 38-year old asked:
Is it true that diarrhea be a symptom of anemia (iron deficiency)?
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A 32-year old asked:
I want to be pregnant.But I have anemia(iron deficiency). Is it still possible?
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A 16-year old female asked about a female:
My sister only sleeps about 4 hours a night. Does she have insomnia? How can I help her? She is 13, and also has anemia/iron deficiency. Respond soon!
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A 40-year old asked:
What causes anemia besides iron deficiency?
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A 49-year old asked:
How are anemia and iron deficiency different?
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A 34-year old asked:
Are there other things that cause anemia besides iron-deficiency?
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A 23-year old female asked:
I have swollen lymph nodes on my neck and anemia without iron deficiency. I also have chronic fatigue , dizziness and headaches. Are these related?
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A 44-year old asked:
Can a complete blood count screen for all types of anemia or just iron deficiency?
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A 42-year old asked:
Do drs know for sure if anemia is caused by iron deficiency?
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A 43-year old female asked:
Iron deficiency anemia?
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A 43-year old female asked:
How to cure iron deficiency anemia!
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A 25-year old female asked:
What causes iron deficiency anemia?
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A 45-year old asked:
How serious is iron deficiency anemia?
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A member asked:
Can you die from iron deficiency anemia?
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A 25-year old asked:
Can an iron deficiency anemia be inherited?
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A 36-year old asked:
What are symptoms of iron deficiency anemia?
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A 48-year old asked:
How dangerous can iron deficiency anemia get?
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A 32-year old asked:
Iron-deficiency anemia, is it a hereditary thing?
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A 30-year old asked:
How could i tell if I have iron deficiency anemia?
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A 33-year old asked:
What is the best thing to take for iron deficiency anemia?
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A 33-year old asked:
What are problems with untreated, iron deficiency, anemia?
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A 19-year old female asked:
Can iron deficiency anemia be a symptom of another problem?
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A 49-year old asked:
I need help! How do I know if I have iron-deficiency anemia?
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A 40-year old asked:
What is the best diet for people with iron deficiency anemia?
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A 37-year old asked:
What are the consequences of not treating iron deficiency anemia?
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A 43-year old asked:
Which specialized cells are involved with iron deficiency anemia?
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