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What do you feel when you are iron deficient?
What do you feel when you are iron deficient?
What do you feel when you are iron deficient?
When you are iron deficient the first common symptom is that they feel unexplained fatigue and lack of energy. If you are feeling so, get a blood test done to know your iron levels.Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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Why do I have iron deficiency anemia?
Iron deficiency anemia occurs when your body does not have enough iron to produce hemoglobin.Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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Can iron-deficiency anemia decrease %SpO2?
Yes. In anemic patients, oxygen delivery decreases and oxygen extraction is increased. This leads to decreased venous hemoglobin saturation and a lower tissue oxygen saturationLast updated on 12 Dec 2024
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Can a low iron deficiency cause cancer?
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.Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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What are the diagnostic features of iron deficiency?
The features which can indicate anemia are unexplained weakness, brittle nails, chest pain (without any reason), fatigue and breathlessness. If you are having most of the symptoms consider taking a test and consulting a general practitioner.Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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