SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF IRON DEFICIENCY

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1. Fatigue or Tiredness

This is the most common symptom of iron deficiency anemia. Iron is required to make hemoglobin. The decreased supply of hemoglobin means there are low levels of oxygen in the body.

The deprived oxygen in tissues and muscles leads to low energy levels and tiredness. The low oxygen levels require more effort for the heart for the normal functioning of the body.

It is essential to differentiate between tiredness due to a busy lifestyle and iron deficiency anemia.

2. Paleness

During a doctor’s visit, you might have noticed him checking your lower eyelids. The aim is to check the color of the inner eyelid. Hemoglobin in the blood is responsible for giving the color red.

Deficiency in hemoglobin changes the color from pale pink to yellow. The paleness can also be seen on the face, gums, and nails.



The paleness is an indication of moderate to severe iron deficiency anemia.

3. Shortness of Breath 

People suffering from iron deficiency anemia are deprived of oxygen. When a person performs daily activities like walking or climbing stairs, they find it difficult to breathe.

If you frequently get out of breath while doing routine daily chores, it might indicate iron deficiency anemia.

4. Headache and Dizziness

The decreased supply of oxygen to the blood vessels in the brain causes it to swell. The swollen blood vessels exert pressure resulting in headaches and dizziness.

5. Increased Heart Beat

The low oxygen levels in the body cause the heart to work harder, resulting in irregular heartbeats.

Your heart beats more than the normal that is also referred to as palpitations. The extreme cases can result in enlargement of heart and heart failure.

6. Dry Hair and Skin

The hair and skins are deprived of oxygen; hence they become dry and weak.

The hair fall is normal, but excessive hair fall should be monitored as the severe form of iron deficiency anemia can also result in hair loss.

7. Changes in Mouth and Tongue

The deficiency of hemoglobin and myoglobin in the tongue causes swelling and soreness. Due to low RBC, the tongue will be pale, swollen, and inflamed.

The tongue and mouth become sore and smooth. One can do a self-assessment of the mouth and tongue to analyze the signs and symptoms of iron deficiency anemia.


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