From the outset, correcting an iron deficiency may seem small, but it can make a world of a difference in helping you feel empowered and in control of your health. Restoring iron to your body can help ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I was prescribed iron for a low iron level due to “microcytic anemia.” I couldn’t tolerate oral iron because of constipation and hemorrhoids, so my doctor prescribed iron infusions.

A constant feeling of exhaustion may be caused by poor sleep, but it could also be a sign of low iron. Doctors estimate that as many as one in three adults may have undiagnosed iron deficiency. Iron ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Dr. Roach • I am 76. For the past three years, my hemoglobin has been very low. The lowest it has been is 7. I took iron for ...

“Iron-deficiency anaemia is the later progression of iron deficiency, where iron stores have become so depleted that the body can no longer produce haemoglobin effectively,” explains trichologist Akta ...

Low iron is a risk factor for anemia, Wenger said, but people can become anemic for other reasons. However, women visiting their OB-GYN typically are not tested for iron deficiency, which may be a ...

Fatigue and pallor (paler-than-usual skin) are the most well-known signs of iron deficiency. However, it can also cause a range of unexpected symptoms that are often overlooked. Iron deficiency is one ...

Within a year of initiation, a multidisciplinary project to improve screening and treatment for iron deficiency in pregnancy ...

Iron deficiency, often overlooked, significantly impacts hair health, causing thinning and excessive shedding. Low iron hinders red blood cell production, reducing oxygen to hair follicles. This ...

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