How do you know if your iron is low in your blood?
To know if your iron levels are low get a blood test done preferably a CBC or a full body check up.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
Iron deficiency anemia occurs when your body does not have enough iron to produce hemoglobin.
No, it is not dangerous. It can be resolved with diet and medications.
The most common symptoms of iron deficiency (anemia) are fatigue, rapid heartbeats, shortness of breathe, headache and unexplained generalised weakness.
There is very less evidence that iron deficiency leads to cancer. However, few research papers indicates that blood loss can result in colon cancer and uterine cancer.
No, an anemic blood test cannot detect pregancy. It is only meant to detect low iron levels and anemia.
Hemoglobin, Iron Test
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