Posted by Rania Amer
Thursday, February 16, 2023 03:00 AM
Iron is one of the basic elements that the human body needs, and the lack of the natural percentage of this element in the body leads to anemia, which exposes the person to the risks of many diseases, and there are symptoms that appear on the surface of the skin that show Iron deficiency In the blood, such as cold hands and feet, according to the British Express website.
The study showed that the body needs iron to make hemoglobin, a protein found in red blood cells that transports oxygen from the lungs to organs and tissues throughout the body. Without adequate levels of iron, red blood cells cannot effectively carry oxygen to body tissues. This leads to anemia due to iron deficiency.
During the study, a team of researchers proved that cold hands and feet are a warning sign of the risk of iron deficiency in a person’s body, which later develops into anemia, if it is not treated in the early stages.
The study added that iron deficiency anemia can be so mild that it goes unnoticed. But as the iron deficiency in the body increases and the anemia worsens, the signs and symptoms become severe. A person may lack iron in their diet, causing iron deficiency anemia.
Iron-rich sources in the diet include meat and seafood, which is why some vegetarians may experience iron deficiency, although there are other ways to include iron in the diet.
Symptoms of iron deficiency include:
extreme fatigue
– Weakness
Pale skin
Chest pain, fast heartbeat or shortness of breath
Headache, dizziness or dizziness
Cold hands and feet
– Inflammation or soreness of the tongue
Brittle nails
Poor appetite, especially in infants and children with iron deficiency anemia
And if you take iron supplements, don’t take too much because that could be harmful, as very high doses of iron can be fatal, especially if taken by children, so always keep iron supplements out of the reach of children.