Lack Of Iron

Question: What illnesses or disease causes a lack of iron? ok so, i need to boost my immune system and i read i needed to take zinc and iron, and a friend of mine has iron pills and said i could have them, but wanted to know for what, i said i was sick and i needed iron, and he asks sick from what? I KNOW whats wrong with me, but i dont want him to know, and i dont like keeping it from him, so i thought id make up somethin, i know pretty wierd, but any ideas? my lack of iron is due to excessive blood loss, i recently had a medical termination and am not recovering as quickly because of my lifestyle, i cant stop those things or people will be suspiscious and they cant know about my procedure, confusing and stupid i suppose, but i need somethin else to say other than oh im anemic and need iron. he knows somethings up.

Answer: Having iron deficiency anemia may cause you to feel tired and often look pale. It's a common type of anemia — a condition in which blood lacks adequate healthy red blood cells, which carry oxygen to tissues. Oxygenated blood gives your body energy and your skin a healthy color Iron-deficiency anemia is a common and easily treated condition that occurs when there is not enough iron in the body. It is the most common type of anemia. A lack of iron in the body can also come from bleeding, not eating enough foods that contain iron, or not absorbing enough iron from food that is eaten. A known or hidden source of bleeding within your body, could be such as Crohn's Disease; an ulcer, a bleeding tumor, a uterine fibroid, a colon polyp, colorectal cancer or gastrointestinal bleeding Iron deficiency anemia can develop when higher levels of iron are needed such as in pregnancy; young children or women of child-bearing age. The balance of the three minerals, copper, zinc, and iron, is critically important in preventing and correcting thyroid diseases. Each of these three minerals antagonizes and can deplete the other two. Many times the antagonistic and depletion effects are not due to competition in absorption, but because these minerals work together. We can think of these three minerals as corners of a triangle. Each one affects the other two. If any one of the three is ingested in large amounts it depletes the other two. Likewise if one of the three gets deficient, then the other two may not be utilized and therefore build up in the liver, hair, or other tissues In addition, iron overload would cause a condition known as hemochromatosis. Hemochromatosis is a disease of iron accumulation with resultant damage to the liver, pancreas, heart, and pituitary. Many hypos also seem anemic and it's possible that in hypothyroidism, anemia stems more often from iron deficiency than from copper deficiency. For example, if zinc gets too high in the body, copper and iron will get depleted with the result of anemia and (probably) hyperthyroidism. If two of the three minerals are high, then the third mineral will get very depleted. For example, high intake of both iron and copper could deplete zinc and cause hypothyroidism But you are on the right track. If you want to boost your immune system. You should take multiple vitamins and mineral supplements of iron, zinc and copper. You should also eat a well balanced diet rich in nutritional value. Eat a lot of green and leafy vegetables. Lots of fruits. Drink at leats 8 glassfuls of water. Plenty of rest and sleep at least 8hrs. And you should exercise regularly. In addition, Vit C would help. . Because iron can irritate your stomach, you may need to take the supplements with food. Your doctor may recommend that you take iron supplements with orange juice or with a vitamin C tablet. Vitamin C, in orange juice or tablet form, helps increase iron absorption. Iron almost always turns stools black, which is a harmless side effect. Prevention You can help prevent iron deficiency anemia by eating foods rich in iron, as part of a balanced diet. Eating plenty of iron-containing foods is particularly important for people who have higher iron requirements, such as children and menstruating or pregnant women. Foods rich in iron include red meat, seafood, poultry and eggs. Meat sources of iron are easily absorbed by your body. Plant-based foods also are good sources of iron, although they're less easily absorbed. Among the best are iron-fortified cereals, breads and pastas. Beans and peas, dark green leafy vegetables — such as spinach — and raisins, nuts, and seeds also contain iron. You can enhance your body's absorption of iron by drinking citrus juice when you eat an iron-containing food. Vitamin C in citrus juices, like orange juice, helps your body better absorb dietary iron from animals and plants

Question: What happens if there is a lack of iron on a planet? What would happen if there was a lack on another planet? How could you live and what would you need to have for survival? What about the moon? Would it affect orbiting?

Answer: A nice idea for a science fiction story. If iron and probably other metals too, would be scarce, then technological development would be severely hampered. Iron would be used for money, rather than gold. But people would still discover clay and how to fire it. Maybe they would develop a technology around ceramics? In itself it wouldn't effect moons of that planet. To have the same gravity as on Earth the planet has to be larger to compensate in size for the absence of a dense and massive iron core. People would think their world to be flat, as navigating around the planet would be virtually impossible and the horizon most likely invisible.

Question: Is being cold and tired due to my lack of iron? I know i have low iron, my iron level is 4 and it's supposed to be 10. Just recently i'm always cold and i never used to get cold easily. Also all i've wanted to do is sleep! And i don't feel like eating, when i do eat i get panic attacks becuase i feel like i can't breath or that i'm going to choke...i seriously have problems and i can't figure them out :( Help?

Answer: Yes, it could be. Iron helps you develop red blood cells. Red blood cells transports oxygen to the rest of your body to maintain your strength and it helps you to maintain your body temperature. Do improve your diet and try taking a vitamin pill with Iron. Panic attacks are something else, perhaps related to your worry over your health. You might want to check it out with a doctor so that you have at least peace of mind, or if needed, a referral to a psychologist.

Question: what medical problem would cause lack of iron and calcium in a blood test? had a blood test and can not get answer until after easter should i be worried ?

Answer: I'm anaemic and don't get/have enough iron.

Question: Would a lack of iron make my period lighter and rust colored? I am thinking I am anemic, but can not afford to go to the doctor right now and I just started my period and noticed it is lighter than usual and is a rust color. Any ideas??

Answer: It's possible. A rusty reddish/orange or pink color to your blood could suggest that you have a lower count of oxygen rich red blood cells. If you feel tired, hard of breath, pressure on your chest, light-headed, weak, etc....those are good signs you may be anemic. I would suggest trying a vitamin supplement with iron in it. Since you may not be sure of the severity of your anemia, try a prenatal vitamin. They often offer a reasonable 156% DV of iron. See, when you buy iron supplements on their own, the DV% can be quite a lot. This high amount can sometimes cause health complications for some people. So, try out a vitamin which offers a lower ammount. If your symptoms don't improve, you could take that vitamin along with eating more iron rich foods. If that doesn't help, then try to take the high does iron supplements. Taking a B-12 vitamin in conjunction with a vitamin that offers iron help your body to absorb it better. Especially if you eat a vegetarin or vegan diet. After two year of such a diet, your intestinal lining alters and your body has difficulty, if not the inability to produce/absorb a natural dose of B-12. So this could exasperate any traces of anemia. Therein making a supplement needed.

Question: Lack of Iron in Homemade Baby Rice Cereal? I have been making homemade veggies and fruits for my son, and I am now wanting to make homemade baby rice cereal. I made a batch using organic brown rice. However now I am concerned that it doesn't have enough iron as the commercial baby rice cereals. Since they are iron-fortified. Is there any way to get around this? Any suggestions? He is 7 month and on formula.

Answer: You could ask your baby's doc about iron supplements. I think at some point they check their iron at their check-ups so if it's lower than what it should be they will probably give you some type of supplement. You could also fix other foods that have more iron to help with less iron in the rice. I agree that homemade is probably much better for your baby, but maybe you can buy something here and there from the store like the cereal so that they do get the lil bit of extra iron if your really worried about it...it may keep from having to add iron supplements.

Question: Why does my 8 month old kitten eat paper? Could it be a lack of iron or some vitamin? Please don't give me obvious reasons like she likes the taste and likes to rip it up. I'm looking more for medical advice and prevention. don't have paper? okay - what do you suggest I wipe my a** with?

Answer: Our cat does the same thing! I always throw a fit when I walk into the bathroom and the toliet paper has been ripped to shreds! We have to put the roll on the top towel rack or on the back of the toliet lid. It's annoying. I don't think it's for a lack of iron or vitamins, I just think that they do it because it's fun and they love that little chunks fly everywhere when they attack it. :)

Question: How Can i Understand my plants has lack of Iron & What does exactly iron do for plants?

Answer: The most common sign of an iron deficiency is new growth leaves will start to turn yellow between the veins while the veins themselves stay green. Don't confuse it with a lack of nitrogen, which also turns leaves yellow but will first show up on the lower, older leaves of the plant. Iron is essential for the production of chlorophyll in the plant, and helps stimulate leaf respiration. It is rare that soil is low in iron. More common is that a high pH will cause the iron to be unavailable to the plant. A soil test will tell you if the pH is correct and if there is a mineral deficiency.

Question: How to recognize and cure lack of blood? Since i was a kid, doctors told me i lack iron, and there are some wierd things wrong with me. i get tired fast, my eyes are weak and i get annoyed when i see light, i am a little muscular i do gymnastics, and i fairly get tired fast. my diet is good. I have heard iron tablets are good, i wanted to know if they have any side effects. what else can i do?, i h8 eating liver, but i eat meat once a week.

Answer: Iron tablets are good, but they can cause constipation and dark stool. I suggest eating liver and being done with it. I know it's disgusting. I hate it and I have to eat it too. But I just hold my nose and eat it very quickly. It's best to get the iron from food instead of supplements because it's absorbed more easily and your body can use it better. You can also try clams from a can. They're a really good source of iron. Don't eat those all the time because of the mercury. Good luck.

Question: Can lack of iron cause under eye circles? I am pregnant and my blood levels showed very low iron, could this be the cause of the increased under eye circles I have got recently?

Answer: Just try an under eye gel with vitamins, like Principal Secret. I like that one. And be sure to take any vitamins that the doctor told you to take and get enough rest.

Question: Could this be the lack of iron in my body? I'm on my monthly flow. I know it might a little too much TMI but I got back from the restaurant and I went to go do my duties in the ladies room and when I sat down large clots came out and when I got done I felt like something hot came over me and I got dizzy and light headed. Right now my whole body feels drained and tired. Can this be lack of iron or what?

Answer: What's happened is normal sometimes but since you're feeling tired and drained, you could be anemic - lack of iron - Go get a natural herbal iron supplement like Floradix Iron and take it every day for 3 months. And losing blood is tiring as well, so eat well and go to bed earlier for a longer rest.

Question: can a lack of iron in your diet...? can a lack of iron in your diet affect you thyroid? because i think i'm lacking iron in my diet, & i think it's affecting not only my thyroid but my heart rate too. & i think i'm lacking iron because i don't eat meat, nor do i eat anything that has iron in it (i've done some research on things that contain iron in them & i don't eat any of those things.) one night i took a children's vitamin that had iron in it, & when i woke up the next morning i felt amazing. i felt energetic, & like i had a really good nights sleep. & i never feel like that whe i wake up. not only that but i'm 16 & my doctor told me that this is typical for people of my age because i am at that child bearing age. my other question is, what do you think about all of this? & when i say "diet" i don't mean losing weight.

Answer: Hi Love, iron and calcium deficiency is a big problem so it would be of no surprise with you being a menstruating female if you were deficient. Can lack of iron effect your thyroid? it certainly can. In fact a lack of iron can cause several problems, including those you mentioned. It is a shame your doctor did not have a blood test done to confirm whether or not it was a problem in your case. I'm not a doctor so can't give medical advice to you. I would only suggest that you took a multi vitamin as it made you feel better previously, and there are other vitamins and minerals that could be the cause also, so it will cover all bases. You could also try supplementing with iron however if you didn't have any oticalbe benefit in a few days I would cease the iron tabs as they could exacerbate any problem.

Question: is lack of iron or milk is the cause thinning or losing hair? i never drink milk in my life ! not even when i was a baby ! is that the cause of my thinning hair and loss and loss of hair , and i went to the doctor when i was young,they said i lack iron in my system, could that be the reason why im am losing my hair and my hair getting thinning, their is a small bald spot their now, just wonder if it is the lack of iron and milk ,and if i start taking in milk and iron would that stop it from thinning and losing hair,would my hair start growing back,please go into details ! and please if you know any natural way through food or medicine with no side effect please let me know ,and please if you know any other natural way to get my hair back please let me know , what do you think about head message,blood flow to the head circulation every day would that make hair grow back to somewhat!and what kind of exercises is good for blood flow to your body and head, and what food is good for the hair growth

Answer: Poor diet can cause hair loss, but it would have to be a very deficient diet. Unlikely that your diet is that poor.You should eat healthy anyway, but unlikely your diet will restore your hair. Perhaps you want to consult a dermatologist. Hair loss is usually genetic, carried to the male offspring by the mother.

Question: Can lack of iron lead to chronic fatigue? Also is it worse if you're sixty?

Answer: Yes it can.,.. Around 2 years ago I was having issues with fatigue. I had no energy whatsoever. I tried some exercise I changed my sleep habits as well as my diet but nothing was working and I am a 22 year old healthy petite women so after a few weeks of trial and failure..I went to the doctor thinking I was maybe pregnant and that was a negative so my doctor ran some test and it seems that I had extremly low iron levels and was diagnosed anemic. So I was put on some medicine for a few months but now I just take prenatal vitamins or an irom supplement and I havent had any issues since then. I hope my answer helped sorry I couldnt give you a specific website or anything to look up but this was my personal experience

Question: Can a lack of iron in a diet cause depression? if somebody isn't getting the right amount of iron in their diet, can that cause depression???

Answer: If you are low in iron you can feel tired, slow and sluggish. Some people look a bit pale as well. The best way to tell if this is the case is with a simple blood test you would be able to get with your family practitioner. Other medical causes for depression include thyroid dysfunction so they will likely want to check a few things.

Question: can lack of iron lead to bleeding and blots clots? I have had a blood clot which lead to me not to be able to pass urine I did clear the clot but then continued to loose blood Iin my urine have started taking iron tablets and have now stopped passing red water could these of helped?

Answer: If you're having haematuria, or blood in the urine, then you must get it checked by your doctor. It could be something as simple as a urine infection, but might also be a sign of something more sinister. It is certainly not normal for blood to be passed in the urine in healthy individuals. All the iron will do is help your body manufacture more red blood cells to replace those you lost. It certainly WON'T have caused the bleeding to stop.