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SIGNS YOU CAN SEE:

Paleness

Paleness

Brittle or spoon-shaped nails

Brittle nails

Cracks & ulcers in mouth

Cracks & ulcers in mouth

Hair loss

Hair loss

SYMPTOMS YOU CAN FEEL:

Fatigue

Tiredness / Fatigue

Weakness

Weakness

Difficulty to concentrate

Difficulty to concentrate

Shortness of breath

Shortness of breath

Susceptibility to infections

Susceptibility to infections

Dizziness

Dizziness

Coldness in hands & feet

Coldness in hands & feet

Insomnia

Insomnia

Headache

Headaches

Causes & Risk Factors

References:

  • 15 Alton, Irene. Iron Deficiency Anemia. Guidelines for Adolescent Nutrition Services (2005) 101. http://www.epi.umn.edu/let/pubs/adol_book.shtm

  • 16 Iron deficiency - investigation and management. British Columbia Medical Association & Ministry of Health Services. Guidelines & Protocols Advisory Committee June 2010.

  • 17 James S. ed. Iron Deficiency and Other Hypoproliferative Anemias. New York. McGraw-Hill; 2012: 1953-1970

  • 2 National Heart, Lungs and Blood Institute, Iron-deficiency Anemia. https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/iron-deficiency-anemia

ASC Reference No. P119P062521SS. If symptoms persist, consult your doctor.

If symptoms persist, consult your doctor. ASC Reference No.: P170P062921SS