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Iron deficiency anemia
Introduction: Iron deficiency anemia
Iron deficiency anemia: Reduced red blood cells from insufficient iron. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Iron deficiency anemia is available below.
Symptoms of Iron deficiency anemia
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Causes of Iron deficiency anemia
- Iron deficiency
- Pregnancy - creates the need for extra iron.
- Poor diet - lack of iron
- Vegetarian diet
- Excessive dieting
See full list of 20 causes of Iron deficiency anemia
More information about causes of Iron deficiency anemia:
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Treatments for Iron deficiency anemia
- Healthy diet
- High-iron diet
- Iron supplements
- Vitamin A
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Prognosis for Iron deficiency anemia
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Definitions of Iron deficiency anemia:
A form of anemia due to lack of iron in the diet or to iron loss as a result of chronic bleeding - (Source - WordNet 2.1)
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