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Is low iron bad

Updated: 11/12/2022
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Yes it is. Symptoms of low iron content are pale skin, and the individual is always tired - Anemia. Iron enables red blood cells to pickup O2 molecules from the lungs and carry/distribute them throughout the body. Without enough iron in your blood, you are slowly suffocating.

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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


You have well water you have an iron filter and water softener with very low water pressure it was ok before now it is bad where to look and start?

What do you mean by bad? Bad water pressure? Bad water?


You have gym and how can you get a excuse for your low iron?

I think you should be albe to get a excuse for your low iron cause I know how it is i have low iron to and its hard to do things.


What disease is associated with iron?

Low iron is associated with Anemia. I have low iron (low hemoglobin) levels. It is called being anemic. It is usually fixed with taking iron supplements.


Why low serum iron and iron saturation but normal hemoglobin and hematocrit?

waht is the sideeffects of low iron serum....


Low serum iron is seen in?

Low iron levels can be seen in patients with anemia or chronic disease. Mostly people with chronic kidney disease will have low iron levels. Iron deficiency anemia is another condition with low iron levels. This can be treated with iron supplement. Fatigue and weakness is the most common symptoms people present when they have low serum iron levels.


Is to much iron bad for you?

Yes, it can lead to blood poisoning. Which in turn can lead to dehydration, low blood sugar & fluid in the lungs.


What will happen if you have a low ferritin?

It means your iron levels are low. If can cause dizziness and fatigue. You should take extra iron and seek to address the cause of the low iron.


What might you infer from low amount of iron in your blood?

Low iron in the blood causes Anemia.


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.


Is it bad if your body is low on iron?

yes, its bad for your body because iron keeps your red blood cells healthy,and we need red blood cells for breathing.. :) it also helps thicken the blood to clot. if your blood can't clot, you just keep bleeding


Does iron have low density?

No, the density of iron is fairly high.