Iron deficiency
Iron is one of the most important minerals necessary for the human body, because it helps in the formation of hemoglobin or hemoglobin, an important element in the formation of red blood cells.
Iron also helps in the production of enzymes necessary for the oxidation of carbohydrate, protein and fatty substances as well. For this reason, people must obtain iron in sufficient quantities daily, and if the recommended quantities are not taken, it leads to the deficiency of this important element, and therefore some disorders and health problems.
Causes of iron deficiency
- Do not get enough iron through meals.
- Loss of large quantities of blood, there are many reasons for this, including: During the menstrual cycle in women, especially if the menstrual period is heavy, in addition to ulcer stomach, and taking aspirin.
- The human body needs a high proportion of iron in cases of breastfeeding, pregnancy, or regular exercise, and children and adolescents also need an adequate amount of iron.
- Low acidity in the stomach.
- The presence of parasites in the stomach prevents the absorption of iron.
- The presence of worms in the intestines.
Symptoms of iron deficiency
People with iron deficiency suffer from several different symptoms. Women are more likely than men to have iron deficiency because of the hormonal changes they are experiencing.
- Permanent feeling of tiredness, fatigue and fatigue in the body all, due to the lack of oxygen access to the tissues, resulting in lack of energy necessary for the body.
- Headache due to lack of oxygen to the brain.
- Inability to focus and lose in many cases.
- Break and nail fragility.
- Feeling short of breath just to make a simple effort.
- The speed of heart palpitations.
- Skin paleness and flushing as well as pale lips, gums and eyelids.
- The feeling of anxiety and tension all the time without any reason, due to lack of oxygen in the nervous system, leading to nerve disorder.
- Hair loss significantly.
- Low body temperature.
- Dysfunction and function of the thyroid gland leading to sudden weight gain or decrease.
- Some gastrointestinal problems such as bowel and colitis occur.
- Tongue inflammation and cracking of the corners of the mouth.
- Muscle pain.
- The urine color is prone to redness.
Treatment of iron deficiency
- Eat high-iron foods such as spinach, whole grains, citrus, paprika, red meat, chicken, eggs, beans, and oats.
- Stay away from soft drinks that contain caffeine.
- Do not drink tea after eating a meal directly.
- Take supplements like oral pills.