What do you feel when you are iron deficient?
When you are iron deficient the first common symptom is that they feel unexplained fatigue and lack of energy. If you are feeling so, get a blood test done to know your iron levels.
Last updated on 11 May 2023
To know if your iron levels are low get a blood test done preferably a CBC or a full body check up.
Last updated on 10 May 2023
Iron deficiency anemia develops when your body uses the iron stores faster than they can be refilled, or when the flow of iron into your system has slowed due to undiagnosed medical conditions.
Approximately 3 ml of blood is drawn for ferritin blood test
Usually not, however, if your doctor feels that iron levels are low then you can improve the levels by consuming iron rich diet.
Yes, you can take iron supplements if your hemoglobin levels are 6. However, consider investigating why your levels are low with a blood test.
Hb Test, Hb
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