Iron deficiency is when there is not enough iron in the body. Iron is needed for the production of red blood cells, which helps to maintain a healthy immune system, improves mental function, muscle strength and a persons energy.
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These symptoms can be caused by other conditions, if you think you might have low iron levels, speak to your doctor.
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Always feeling run down and feel weak?
Struggling to concentrate and remember things
Frequently feeling dizzy or light headed
Loss of appetite or sudden weight gain
Your Mercy Family Medical Clinic Doctor will examine you and speak with you about your symptoms. If your doctor suspects an iron deficiency they will send you for a blood test, this is the only reliable way of telling if you do.
Your doctor may also send you for additional testing to find out what is causing the iron deficiency. This is to check whether a serious disease is causing the deficiency, and to provide the correct treatment for you.
Bringing your iron levels back to a healthy range can be done in a number of different ways including:
Speak with your doctor if you think you may be deficient in iron. Your doctor will work with you to diagnose you correctly and support you with the right action plan.
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