2023-11-28 15:01:00
Between 5 and 10 percent of the population suffers from iron deficiency. Symptoms include fatigue, exhaustion, poor concentration, brittle nails, hair loss, dizziness and restless leg syndrome. If symptoms of this type persist, it is advisable to seek medical advice. A deficiency can be corrected through food, tablets, juices or capsules. If that doesn’t work, infusions are an option.
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More needed by pregnant women
An increased need arises in phases such as pregnancy or during intensive exercise, while increased iron losses are often caused by heavy menstruation or chronic blood loss in the gastrointestinal tract. The following people should check the values regularly:
- Women of childbearing age who regularly lose iron through menstruation
- Patients with chronic diseases in which iron absorption is impaired
- Seniors who are at risk due to dietary habits, digestive problems and medications
- athlete
- Vegetarian and vegan people
- Patients with celiac disease
- Before operations: People who have an increased need for iron due to blood loss.
More information about iron deficiency and addresses of specialized doctors can be found at eisencheck.at
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