Iron Deficiency Anemia Symptoms

Signs and symptoms
... In general, anemia causes extreme fatigue, pale skin, weakness, shortness of breath, lightheadedness, and often cold hands and feet. Signs and symptoms of iron deficiency anemia in particular may incl...

Causes
... Your blood consists of liquid called plasma and three types of blood cells: White blood cells. These blood cells fight infection. Platelets. These blood cells help your blood clot after a cut. Red blo...

Iron Deficiency Anemia Prevention

Prevention
... You can help prevent iron deficiency anemia by eating foods rich in iron, as part of a balanced diet. Eating plenty of iron-containing foods is particularly important for people who have higher iron r...

Iron Deficiency Anemia Treatment

Complications
... Mild iron deficiency anemia usually doesn''t cause complications. However, left untreated, iron deficiency anemia can become severe and lead to health problems, including the following: Heart problems...

Treatment
... Once you become deficient in iron to the point you develop anemia, increased intake of iron-rich foods is beneficial but usually isn''t enough to correct the problem. You need iron supplementation to ...

Iron Deficiency Anemia Other

Overview
... Having iron deficiency anemia may cause you to feel tired and often look pale. It''s a common type of anemia — a condition in which blood is lacking healthy red blood cells, which carry oxygen t...