iron deficiency anemia

Iron-Deficiency Anemia|iron deficiency anaemia|Anemia, Iron-Deficiency

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anemia caused by a lack of iron

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Reduced ability of the blood to carry oxygen due to a lack of iron

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Iron-deficiency anemia is anemia caused by a lack of iron. Anemia is defined as a decrease in the number of red blood cells or the amount of hemoglobin in the blood. When onset is slow, symptoms are often vague, such as feeling tired, weak, short of breath, or having decreased ability to exercise. Anemia that comes on quickly often has more severe symptoms, including confusion, feeling like one is going to pass out or increased thirst. Anemia is typically significant before a person becomes noticeably pale. Children with iron deficiency anemia may have problems with growth and development. There may be additional symptoms depending on the underlying cause.

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