Iron Deficiency

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• Iron Deficiency
• Iron deficiency anemia occurs when a persons
  body has a low iron level, and this insufficient
  amount causes a low production of hemoglobin.
  Hemoglobin is contained in red blood cells, and
  when a person has a low iron level in their body,
  there is a fewer amount of red blood cells and
  therefore the oxygen flow in the body is
  decreased. When the body does not have enough
  hemoglobin, then it does not have enough oxygen.
  This is the main and most common cause of anemia.
  There are many factors which can be the cause of
  low iron levels in the body. Heavy menstrual
  bleeding and heavy blood loss in general may be
  the common cause of anemia. Our body receives
  sufficient amounts of iron through food, if that
  intake through food does not exist, then the body
  becomes anemic. Healthy nutrition is thus very
  important for people in sensitive conditions such
  as women in pregnancy and children. There may
  also exist some inner factors which prevent the
  body to absorb iron, such as the celiac disease.
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• The most common symptoms of iron deficiency
  anemia are physical fatigue, dizziness, frequent
  headaches, weak and brittle nails, rapid
  heartbeat, skin paleness and breathing
  difficulties. The symptoms of anemia may not be
  easily noticed in the beginning, but as it
  progresses through time, they are gradually
  becoming more noticeable. When it comes to small
  children, it is even harder to notice the
  symptoms at first because they are unaware of
  their condition, but the main characteristics of
  this condition when it comes to children and
  their behavior are
• - They are easily irritable
• - They cannot concentrate easily and the
  development of skills, such as those of talking,
  comes rather late than usual
• - Their growth progression is slower
  than normal
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• Many people think that iron deficiency anemia is
  easily treatable and that there is no need for
  them to consult a doctor for treating this state.
  This is a delusion. It is of great importance,
  for the person who suspects of having anemia, to
  see a doctor. There may be a more serious cause
  of anemia which can be discovered only by a
  complete blood count performed by a doctor during
  medical examination. The doctor will then see how
  high or low the bodys iron level is. If the
  doctor discovers low iron levels in the body,
  then he or she will probably prescribe some iron
  supplements for the person who has anemia. It is
  of great importance not to stop taking these
  supplements even if the person feels better in
  time. The body needs a larger amount of time for
  a complete recovery. Iron deficiency anemia may
  take a more severe form if it is not taken
  seriously and treated in due time. It is
  necessary for the body to receive sufficient
  amounts of iron from proper nutrition and
  consummation of iron rich foods such as meat,
  vegetables, whole grain cereals etc. Anemia in
  pregnancy may easily be prevented by using
  prenatal vitamins.
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