A complete blood count (CBC) is a common test to diagnose anemia by measuring red blood cell count, hemoglobin, and hematocrit levels. Iron deficiency is a common cause of anemia, and doctors may ...

Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Barnes, RDN Fatigue, cold hands and feet, and skin paleness are three common signs of low iron. Several blood tests can assess your iron levels.Eating foods high in ...

Iron-deficiency anemia is a common complication of chronic kidney disease (CKD). It happens when your body doesn't have enough iron. You need iron to make the protein hemoglobin, which helps your red ...

Half of pregnant women who had a simple blood test to check their iron stores had low iron levels, and one in four had severe iron deficiency, according to a new article. But despite how common iron ...

If frequent headaches or dizziness have caught your attention and you’re unsure of the cause, low iron levels in the body could be the reason.

June 5 -- Adolescence can be one of the most trying times for girls — unwanted body hair, breasts, pimples, love woes. A new study suggests iron deficiency is another common problem for girls between ...

When you have iron-deficiency anemia, low iron leads to a lack of red blood cells to carry oxygen to various parts of your body. Sometimes a gastrointestinal (GI) disorder causes this type of anemia.

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Iron deficiency can cause symptoms like fatigue, cold hands and feet, and irregular heartbeats. People at high risk of iron deficiency include vegans, pregnant people, or people with cancer. To raise ...