What You Should Know About Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA) - hsmedlife
Inadequate iron for the synthesis of hemoglobin inside the red blood cells can lead to impaired red blood cells production. Iron is the most common nutritional deficiency globally that can lead to abnormal clinical signs and symptoms along with or without microcytic hypochromic anemia. Causes for iron deficiency anemia 1.Hemorrhage/blood loss. This can lead to loss of red blood cells by which substantial iron loss can occur, from the circulation. For instances of these hemorrhages, gastrointestinal bleeding, heavy menstrual bleeding and some parasitic conditions etc can be mentioned. 2.Increased the iron demand with specific physiological conditions Iron demand is increased at rapid growing of the body and during pregnancy. 3.Decreased absorption Decrease acidity of the stomach(gastrectomy antacid), coffee, and calcium ions can be lead to decrease ion absorption. Ferric irons should be converted into ferrous to absorptio...