What is Iron Deficiency Anemia?
Iron deficiency anemia is a common type of anemia — a condition in which blood lacks adequate healthy red blood cells. Red blood cells carry oxygen to the body's tissues.
What Causes Iron Deficiency Anemia?
Iron deficiency anemia is due to insufficient iron. Without enough iron, our body cannot produce enough of a substance in red blood cells that enables them to carry oxygen (hemoglobin). As a result, iron deficiency anemia may leave a person tired and short of breath.
Treatment and Screening:
Iron deficiency anemia can be treated with iron supplementation. Sometimes additional tests or treatments for iron deficiency anemia are necessary, especially if the doctor suspects that there is internal bleeding. You can approach your general physician (family doctor) and any doctor to help you do the screening for your iron levels.
