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.

Several factors can cause low iron even in people who appear healthy and maintain a balanced diet. Most of us go about life without knowing the deficiencies we might have, and while we seem to be in ...

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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 ...

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 ...

*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 ...

The popularity of matcha continues to boom. But recent videos on social media have suggested it could be bad for you if you have low iron.

The two are often confused due to the similarities in the symptoms and cause, but the important difference to note here is that low haemoglobin levels require more urgent attention, while low ferritin ...

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 ...

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