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Iron Deficiency Anemia
SYMPTOMS. In mild cases there will be a lack of energy and the victim will
be easily fatigued. In more severe cases there will be rapid heartbeat,
rapid pulse and shortness of breath.
In very severe cases there may be ringing in the ears, drowsiness, spots
before the eyes, weakness, low-grade fever, headache, dizziness, psychotic
behavior and stomach and intestinal complaints.
CAUSES. Anemia is caused by a shortage of iron in the system. The iron is
needed to produce the red blood cell pigment called hemoglobin which carries
oxygen from the lungs to the tissues. The shortage of iron may be caused by
not enough iron in the diet, blood loss through excessive menstruation, a
slow-bleeding ulcer, hookworm, hemorrhoids or gastrointestinal tumors.
TREATMENT. Your doctor will make certain that the deficiency of iron is from
the lack of iron in the system and not from some other type of anemia that
has similar symptoms.
.Your doctor may prescribe medication of iron tablets or injections. He may
place you on an iron-rich diet of foods such as meat (especially liver),
eggs, whole wheat bread, beets, spinach and raisins.
.You may find it helpful to consult with a nutritionist.