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What is Iron Deficiency Anemia?

Anemia is a condition where red blood cells are not providing adequate oxygen to body tissues. There are many types and causes of anemia. Iron deficiency anemia is a decrease in the number of red cells in the blood caused by too little iron. (See also Iron-deficiency anemia - children.)

Alternative Names:

Anemia - iron deficiency

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Iron Deficiency Anemia, Supplements not working, - Undiagnosed Symptoms Community

- Sep 12, 2009
I just received my medical records from a clinic I have been going to for 2 years. I am a f...

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- Aug 22, 2009
I had iron deficiency anemia a couple of years ago and was put on iron tablets for treatmen...

Don't think it's GERD...has to be more - GERD (Acid Reflux) Expert Forum

- May 30, 2009
Hello ~ I am at my wits end.... I have been suffering with nausea/dizziness/weakness sin...

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- Mar 09, 2009
For the past couple of days in the mornings when I get up I have this sensation of dizzines...

Hepatitis from birth? - Hepatitis B Community

- Feb 05, 2009
I have been diagnosed for the past 6 to 8 months with severe B-12 and Iron deficiencies. I ...

High Iron Content Foods - Nutrition Expert Forum

- Jan 13, 2009
Hi, im 17 and ive just been told i have iron deficiency anemia (blood count 9.2) and my blo...

Low ferritin levels and high iron serum? Help - Undiagnosed Symptoms Community

- Dec 11, 2008
Where to begin! I'm a 26 year old female who has been generally a fatigued person for the p...

Lump...that is painfull - Breast Cancer Community

- Oct 29, 2008
I am only 16 years old and is scared to death right now. You see im anemic, just though i w...

Should I get my thyroid function tested? - Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism Expert Forum

- Sep 30, 2008
I am a 19-year--old female and in reasonably good shape, not overweight. Six months ago, af...

elevated sed rate, low iron, high tsh - Neurology Community

- May 20, 2008
I am 32 years old, I have a hard time walking (slow, stiff walking), muscle cramps in my le...
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