Iron deficiency
Iron-deficiency anemia is a common blood disorder that affects your red blood cells. Symptoms tend to develop over time and may include fatigue, shortness of breath or a racing heart rate. Healthcare providers treat iron-deficiency anemia with iron supplements or infusions and by addressing any underlying health conditions.
Blood loss.
Blood has iron in its red blood cells. Losing blood means losing iron. People who have heavy periods are at risk of iron deficiency anemia because of the amount of blood lost during their periods.
Not enough iron in the diet.
The body gets iron from food. To get enough iron, eat iron-rich foods. Iron-rich foods include meat, eggs, leafy green vegetables and ready-made foods that have iron added to them. Infants and children need to get enough iron from their diets too.
Not being able to take in iron.
Iron from food goes into the bloodstream in the small intestine. Some intestinal conditions, such as celiac disease, can affect the body’s ability to take in iron. Surgery to bypass or remove part of the small intestine also can affect the body’s ability to take in iron.
Pregnancy.
Without iron supplements, many pregnant people get iron deficiency anemia. The body needs more iron during pregnancy because of the higher blood volume. Iron also is a source of hemoglobin for the unborn baby. These informations are gotten from Mayo Clinics.
And finally, Your healthcare provider can determine which type of iron-deficiency anemia treatment is right for you. Most importantly, they’ll also try to figure out why you’re low in iron so they can treat the underlying cause