Iron Deficiency Anemia

What is Iron Deficiency Anemia?

Iron deficiency anemia is a common type of health condition in which your blood doesn’t have an adequate amount of healthy red blood cells due to a deficiency of iron, folic acid (folate), and vitamin B12. Red blood cells contain an iron-containing protein called hemoglobin which carries oxygen from the lungs to all parts of the body. Excessive blood loss or bone marrow's unable to make sufficient red blood cells are the primary reasons that cause anemia.

According to World Health Organization (WHO), iron deficiency anemia is the most common nutritional disorder across the world suffered mainly by women. A diet rich in iron, B vitamins, and vitamin C may help to reduce iron deficiency in your body and prevent anemia.

Symptoms of Iron deficiency anemia

Iron deficiency may develop when the food we intake does not contain a sufficient amount of iron. A deficiency of folate and vitamin B12 may also impact the ability to make red blood cells.

Extreme fatigue is the most symptom of anemia but depending on the cause of anemia, you may or may not see the signs and symptoms of iron deficiency anemia. The main signs and symptoms of iron deficiency anemia may include,

• Extreme fatigue