How can you tell if you have low iron?

Answer 1

Iron deficiency is the leading cause of anemia worldwide. Iron deficiency anemia is a condition characterized by blood that is inable to carry the normal amount of oxygen. (This results from the lack of iron, an important metal required for oxygen carriage.) Mild iron deficiency anemia is often asymptomatic, but persistent anemia can result in any number of symptoms, including: * Pale skin color * Blue tinge to sclerae (whites of eyes) * Fatigue * Irritability * Weakness * Shortness of breath * Sore tongue * Brittle nails * Unusual food cravings (called pica) * Decreased appetite (especially in children) * Headache - frontal Physicians often perform a number of tests on patients with suspected anemia. These tests will reveal a low hematocrit, low hemoglobin, and low red blood cell count. In addition, a sample of blood smeared on a slide will show small red blood cells with pale centers. Iron studies will show low serum ferritin, high serum transferrin, and high total serum binding capacity.

Answer 2

well, i was once anemic, and im pretty sure these are the ways u can tell if u r anemic or not: 1. tend to be sleepy all the time 2. black under ur eyes [that can also be from lack of sleep so dont get too scared if u have black underneath] i hope that helps.. but go to a doctor for more help. =]
A blood test will tell you (only takes 1 drop of blood).

If you're concerned, eat dark leafy green vegetables or raisins, they're all high in iron.
a blood test. feeling tiered and having a pale complexion are two of the most common symptoms.

Answer 3

Ask your doctor and he will test you. Schedule an appointment immediately if you have many of the following. The most common symptoms are: * Easy fatigue and loss of energy * Unusually rapid heart beat, particularly with exercise * Shortness of breath and headache, particularly with exercise * Difficulty concentrating * Dizziness * Pale skin * Leg cramps * Insomnia

Answer 4

You don't unless you get a "full blood count" blood test done at your doctor's surgery. That will measure your Hb level, which indicates whether you are anemic or not. (There's the levels between which you're fine, a stage where you're low in iron but not medically anemic, then the anemic level).

Answer 5

You should probably go to the doctor to see if you have anemia or ask a friend.

Answer 6

you feel tired a lot, your pale on your face eyelids etc...

Answer 7

If your overly tired and other numerous reasons but being very tired out of nowhere means your anemic because of low iron or hemoglobin

Answer 8

you need to go to the doctor and get a blood test, otherwise there is no way to know

Answer 9

If you look under one of your eyelids, the colour may be a pale pink instead of the red colour it should be.