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What medications can cause decreased iron levels?
ACTH, colchicine, deferoxamine, methicillin, and testosterone.
Why iron essential to your body?
cause its in your blood
Is it good or bad to have iron in your blood system?
It's great! If your iron is too low it can cause problems if it is too high it can also cause problems but iron in ur blood is a good thing
Can low iron cause problems?
Iron is in the blood, so if there is a low percentuage of iron in it, it can cause anemia.
Can steroids cause iron in your blood to be high?
High iron in the blood is most commonly caused by hemochromatosis, a common genetic disorder.
What is the best way to treat iron deficiency anemia?
Treatment for iron-deficiency anemia will depend on its cause and severity. Treatments may include dietary changes and supplements, medicines, and surgery. Severe iron-deficiency anemia may require a blood transfusion, iron injections, or intravenous (IV) iron therapy. Treatment may need to be done in a hospital. The goals of treating iron-deficiency anemia are to treat its underlying cause and restore normal levels of red blood cells, hemoglobin, and iron.
Iron How is it impacts you?
it mixes with your blood stream. a shortage cause anemia.
Can iron deficiency cause arm hand numbness?
My doctor said I lacked iron in my blood after a blood-test, that's why my hands and arms were sleeping but the iron tablets I took did not fix that.
What vitamin deficiencies can cause fatigue?
Iron is not a vitamin, but a mineral. If a person has low iron levels in the blood, it may cause fatigue and other symptoms, especially in women.
Can a lack of iron produce a high mch in blood count?
No, but lack of iron could cause a low MCH
What precautions with regard to iron tests should be taken?
Blood samples for iron tests should be taken early in the morning because serum iron levels vary during the day. This precaution is especially important in evaluating the results of iron replacement therapy.
What creates the loss of iron in anemia?
There are several things that can cause the human body to lose iron. Blood loss, a lack of iron in your diet, and an inability to absorb iron are all causes to losing iron. Pregnancy can also cause your body to lose iron.
