iron deficiency anemia
Low hemoglobin condition
Iron deficiency anemia is a condition in which the blood lacks adequate healthy red blood cells due to insufficient iron.
Iron is essential for producing hemoglobin, the protein that carries oxygen.
Symptoms include fatigue, weakness, pale skin, and shortness of breath.
Common causes are blood loss, poor dietary intake, or impaired absorption: Her doctor diagnosed iron deficiency anemia and prescribed supplements.
- hemoglobinErythrocyte's oxygen-binding protein
- paleLacking color intensity
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
- weaknessDeficiency in force
- spinachEdible dark green leaves
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