Is iron deficiency anemia dangerous?
No, it is not dangerous. It can be resolved with diet and medications.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
In most cases, you get your iron tests results within 24 hours.
If you have boderline iron deficiency then you can get rid of it by consuming a diet rich in iron, green leafy vegetables and fortified cereals.
Anemia is most prevalent in women in India especially because they are entirely focussed on eating rice and wheat more than green (leafy) vegetables. Hence, women are recommended to eat more green leafy vegetables which can help from preventing anemia.
To know if your iron levels are low get a blood test done preferably a CBC or a full body check up.
Yes, you can take iron supplements if your hemoglobin levels are 6. However, consider investigating why your levels are low with a blood test.
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