Left untreated, low iron levels can cause some quite serious complications
Lacking certain vitamins and minerals can manifest in our bodies - and missing out on our iron might cause some unusual symptoms.
Heavy periods and bleeding in the stomach and intestines is the most common cause of iron deficiency, according to the NHS. Low iron levels can lead to iron deficiency anaemia, which, if left untreated could cause complications. A lack of iron affects the immune system, so you could be more at risk of illness and infection.You could also develop complications with the heart or lungs, including an abnormally fast heartbeat or heart failure.
One includes craving and eating non-food items, such as paper, clay, soil or ice. This is known as pica. It's not fully understood why pica occurs, but one study suggests that ice chewing might increase alertness in people with iron deficiency anaemia, according to Mayo Clinic. How is iron deficiency anaemia diagnosed? GPs can diagnose iron deficiency with a simple blood test. A full blood count test will usually be ordered, to find out if your red blood cell count is normal.
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