Iron deficiency anaemia is caused by lack of iron
All the iron you require should be included in your everyday diet. However, a lack of iron can lead to iron deficiency anaemia. A deficit of iron, usually as a result of blood loss or pregnancy, is the primary cause of iron deficiency anaemia. It is treated with iron supplements and by consuming meals high in iron.Symptoms of iron deficiency can include exhaustion and a lack of energy, breathing difficulties, pale skin and audible heartbeats . However, according to the M.E.
One includes craving and eating non-food items, such as paper, clay, soil or ice. This is known as pica. It's not fully understood why pica occurs, but one study suggests that ice chewing might increase alertness in people with iron deficiency anaemia, according to Mayo Clinic. Healthline adds that some iron deficient people might eat potentially dangerous items, such as flakes of dried paint or pieces of metal. This could lead to some serious consequences, such as lead poisoning.
Pica is usually temporary and occurs predominantly in children and pregnant women. Other less common symptoms of iron deficiency anaemia to look out for include:Win a top-of-the-range Shark vacuum cleaner worth £449.99
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