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You are a vegetarian and have iron deficiency anemia Do these conditions have anything in common?
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∙ 15y ago
yes. if a vegetarian does not replace their old iron source (meat) with a new one (soybeans, lentils, spinach, tofu, etc) they may develop an iron deficiency. vegetarians can also take iron supplement pills to make sure they are covered.
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Can a deficiency of magnesium lead to anemia?
A deficiency of copper can lead to anemia.
A deficiency of can lead to anemia.?
Anemia is a deficiency of iron in the blood.
Can you have both iron-deficiency anemia and vitamin B12 anemia?
i guess so but then it would be called deficiency anemia because you are lacking nutrition
What is the medical name for iron deficiency?
Iron deficiency affects the formation of blood cells, especially the red blood cells. If they get low in number it is called anemia.
Deficiency in erythrocytes or hemoglobin?
anemia
Which anemia is also called hypochromic anemia?
Iron-deficiency anemia
What are some conditions linked to iron deficiency?
anemia weakness, loss of appetite, and giddiness besides pale look.
Sideropenia occurs causing deficient production of hemoglobin?
Iron-deficiency anemia
What can a person do to improve from suffering anemia?
There are a few types of anemia, so it is important to know what the deficiency is that is classified. Iron deficiency anemia, folic-acid deficiency anemia, B12 deficiency anemia; basically, depending on the physician's order, you should replace the deficiency and make changes according to your physician including a well-balanced diet rich in lean meat and fresh veggies.
What is the most common type of anemia?
Iron deficiency anemia
Anemia is a deficiency of what vitamins and minerals?
Iron-deficiency anemia occurs when more iron is needed in the diet. This is the most common type of anemia. Iron deficiency anemia is when there is not enough iron in the blood.Pernicious anemia mostly affects people over 40 and is a result of vitamin B 12 deficiency. Sickle-cell anemia is a hereditary blood cell defect that does not respond to vitamin or mineral treatment.
In what conditions is transferrin increased?
iron deficiency anemia, pregnancy, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and the use of birth control pills.
