what are the side effects from iron deficiency?
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['Extreme fatigue.', 'Weakness.', 'Pale skin.', 'Chest pain, fast heartbeat or shortness of breath.', 'Headache, dizziness or lightheadedness.', 'Cold hands and feet.', 'Inflammation or soreness of your tongue.', 'Brittle nails.']
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It can cause side effects such as stomach upset and pain, constipation or diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. Taking iron supplements with food seems to reduce some of these side effects. However, food can also reduce how well the body can absorb iron. Iron should be taken on an empty stomach if possible.
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Iron-deficiency anemia may cause you to look pale and feel tired, or you may not have any symptoms at first. But if your anemia goes untreated, it can cause serious complications. When you don't have enough red blood cells, your heart has to work harder to get enough oxygen to your organs.
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['Pale skin.', 'Feeling tired, weak, or cold.', 'Dizziness.', 'Headaches.', 'Shortness of breath, trouble breathing.', 'Frequent or long-term infections.', 'Fever.', 'Easy bruising or bleeding, such as nosebleeds or bleeding gums.']
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['anemia (low red blood cell count)', 'fatigue.', 'nausea.', 'mouth sores.', 'hair thinning or loss.', 'diarrhea.', 'vomiting.', 'weakness.']
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['stomach cramps.', 'diarrhea.', 'nausea.', 'vomiting.', 'constipation.', 'weakness.', 'pale skin.', 'sweating.']
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['abdominal bloating and pain.', 'chronic diarrhea.', 'vomiting.', 'constipation.', 'pale, foul-smelling, or fatty stool.', 'iron-deficiency anemia.', 'weight loss.', 'fatigue.']
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Symptoms of iron toxicity include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and stomach pain. Over time, iron can accumulate in the organs, and cause fatal damage to the liver or brain. Toxic cellular effects occur as well.
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Although our bodies can store a certain amount of extra iron, higher-dose iron supplements may cause side effects. These include, in particular, gastrointestinal (stomach and bowel) problems like constipation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
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["Severe fatigue. Severe anemia can make you so tired that you can't complete everyday tasks.", 'Pregnancy complications. Pregnant women with folate deficiency anemia may be more likely to have complications, such as premature birth.', 'Heart problems. ... ', 'Death.']
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['Iron Deficiency Anemia. Anemia occurs when your red blood cell count (hemoglobin or hematocrit) is low. ... ', 'Gestational Diabetes. ... ', 'Depression and Anxiety. ... ', 'Fetal Problems. ... ', 'High Blood Pressure Related to Pregnancy. ... ', 'Infections. ... ', 'Hyperemesis Gravidarum. ... ', 'Miscarriage.']
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Menorrhagia may decrease iron levels enough to increase the risk of iron deficiency anemia. Signs and symptoms include pale skin, weakness and fatigue. Although diet plays a role in iron deficiency anemia, the problem is complicated by heavy menstrual periods.
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Key points about vitamin B-12 deficiency anemia Without enough red blood cells, your tissues and organs don't get enough oxygen. Without enough oxygen, your body can't work as well. Symptoms include weak muscles, numbness, trouble walking, nausea, weight loss, irritability, fatigue, and increased heart rate.
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['Nausea.', 'Vomiting.', 'Poor appetite.', 'Constipation.', 'Weakness.', 'Weight loss.', 'Confusion.', 'Disorientation.']
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Iron infusions can cause some side effects, including: constipation. dizziness. loose bowel movements.
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As the name implies, iron deficiency anemia is due to insufficient iron. Without enough iron, your body can't produce enough of a substance in red blood cells that enables them to carry oxygen (hemoglobin). As a result, iron deficiency anemia may leave you tired and short of breath.
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['allergic reactions to the metal.', 'a backache.', 'feeling faint.', 'low blood counts.', 'menstrual-like cramping.', 'pain during sex.']