Severe iron deficiency can lead to pica, a condition where you want to eat things with no nutritional value. Both Peterson ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

Iron deficiency anemia leads to symptoms like fatigue, weakness, and dizziness — here are the right foods to treat the ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am Greek and have thalassemia minor. In general, my red blood cells are much smaller than typical ones, and my iron content is significantly low. Every time I see a different doctor ...

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 ...

*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 ...

Essential mineral iron is vital for clear vision, aiding oxygen transport to eyes and protecting against damage. Deficiency ...

Many Americans are not getting enough iron. This essential nutrient is vital for carrying oxygen and brain function. Experts ...

New research from the University of Oklahoma sheds light on an understudied area of science: iron levels in the blood and their relationship to cognitive performance in women transitioning into ...