What are the symptoms of an iron deficiency?

Answer 1

If you feel uncomfortable or faintly pale looking or short of breath & notice that your appetite is becoming abnormal or if you have any other symptoms of iron deficiency, such as feeling weak or tired, you should talk to your doctor to help you determine the cause of your symptoms. The craving for ice and constantly chewing it is often associated with iron deficiency.

You can also check for other signs of iron deficiency using the symptom scanner.

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Answer 2

Symptoms of iron-deficiency anemia is:

*fatigue

*feel dizzy

*be grumpy

*headaches

*look pale

*short of breath

*have trouble concentrating

for more info about any type of anemia go to webmd and search anemia or if you are looking for the type of anemia type in iron-deficiency anemia, vitm B12 deficiency anemia, etc., etc. Possible symptoms include: * Chest pain * Dizziness or light-headedness (especially when standing up or with exertion) * Fatigue or lack of energy * Headaches * Problems concentrating * Shortness of breath (especially during exercise) Some types of anemia may have other symptoms, such as: * Constipation * Problems thinking * Tingling http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000560.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anemia#Signs_and_symptoms

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Answer 3

AnswerIron is necessary for the red cells to function properly Insufficient iron will result in poor oxygen uptake, weakness, dizziness and a general feeling of being unhealthy. If you suspect that you're low on iron see your doctor for tests and the proper treatment. There are some problems that can cause low iron which should be treated by a physician.

Personal Experience:

Well seeing as I have low iron, anemia, and I've had it since birth, I can tell you that. Some of the symptoms include: shortness of breath, fatigue, if your are a woman, your periods will either stop or be heavy and frequent, cravings for non food items like ice, cardboard, etc., depression, ADD/ADHD like symptoms, irritability, dizziness, distractabiliy, lack of focus, lack of cognitive function, weakness, and so many more symptoms. Oh and another one is hair loss!! Many people overlook low iron as a cause for hair loss.

Also Irritability will eventually turn into stress and stress causes a bunch of other issues, one of which for women will be lack of, heavier, or constant periods. Stress then leads to Anxiety and if left too long could become a mood disorder that can cause one to have issues in life. Like said above, if you have any of these symptoms or suspect your iron is low PLEASE see your doctor or nurse practitioner.

Answer 4

Symptoms of iron deficiency can occur even before the condition has progressed to iron deficiency anaemia. Symptoms of iron deficiency are not unique to iron deficiency (ie not pathognomonic). Iron is needed for many enzymes to function normally, so a wide range of symptoms may eventually emerge, either as the secondary result of the anemia, or as other primary results of iron deficiency. Symptoms of iron deficiency include:

• Fatigue
• Pallor
• Irritability
• Weakness
• Pica (urge to eat non-food items)1

1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iron_deficiency

Answer 5

The symptoms of low hemoglobin can vary from one individual to another.

Low hemoglobin is the main cause of anemia. When the hemoglobin level is slightly below normal, it is possible that the symptoms may not even get detected at all. Feeling of tiredness, headache, dizziness, fatigue and lack of concentration are some general symptoms that may not be identified as the specific symptoms of low hemoglobin.

Low hemoglobin means less oxygen in blood and the lowered oxygen may result in shortness of breath.

There are other symptoms that are comparatively less common and can be seen in certain cases only. These are: swelling of limbs (both arms and legs), continuous sense of heartburn, bruises, excessive sweating, vomiting and discharge of blood with stool.

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Answer 6

Feeling tired, and/or faint are the commonest symptoms of iron deficiency. However, many other things can also cause those symptoms. Inconveniently, there are no symptoms completely unique to iron deficiency anemia, which would aid in diagnosing it.

Answer 7

Iron-deficiency anemia is characterized by fatigue , shortness of breath, pale skin, concentration problems, dizziness, a weakened immune system, and energy loss.