London: Iron deficiency anemia is caused by a lack of iron in the body, which is often a result of blood loss or pregnancy. It’s important to treat iron deficiency anemia as it can increase the risk of illness and infection, as a lack of iron affects the immune system.
It can also increase the risk of developing heart or lung complications. During pregnancy, iron deficiency anemia can cause a greater risk of complications both before and after birth. The most common symptoms of iron deficiency anemia include tiredness, lack of energy, shortness of breath, heart palpitations and pale skin.
However, there are also a variety of less common symptoms, none of which are usually connected to pregnancy. One less common symptom is hair loss, for example, if you notice more hair coming out when brushing or washing it. Watch the following video to get rid of hair loss and iron deficiency.
Hair loss could be caused by many other things, or could just be hereditary, but if present with other symptoms of iron deficiency anemia, it could signify a lack of iron. Other less common symptoms of iron deficiency anemia include headaches, feeling itchy, food tasting strange, and a sore tongue.
