Adequate amounts of minerals in our body are essential for keeping the body healthy, their deficiency or excess can lead to complex medical problems, one of them is iron.
Iron performs many important functions in the body, it carries oxygen to the body and moves the muscles, the biggest cause of anemia in the body is iron deficiency.
According to the World Health Organization, 33% of non-pregnant women, 40% of pregnant women and 42% of children worldwide are currently deficient in iron.
According to a report, iron deficiency also has negative effects on adults, such as fatigue, poor physical performance, lack of interest in work, etc.
Iron deficiency in pregnant women can lead to a decrease in hemoglobin, weight and gestation period.
Abeer Abu Rajili, a dietitian at the Diet of Town Clinic, described the symptoms of iron deficiency in women.
Fatigue
If you experience mood swings and weakness with extreme fatigue, which makes it difficult for you to think and physical activity is non-existent, then you are suffering from iron deficiency.
Circles around the eyes
Dark circles around the eyes are a sign of iron deficiency in the blood. If you have this problem, you should consult a doctor.
Dizziness and headache
Iron deficiency causes headaches and body aches, but it is not as common as other symptoms.
Fast heartbeat
A rapid heartbeat is one of the most common symptoms of iron and anemia in the body, as a lack of hemoglobin causes a lack of oxygen.
Difficulty breathing
When the level of hemoglobin, which provides oxygen to the whole body, decreases, it causes fatigue and shortness of breath during walking or any activity, which means that the muscles in your body work. Not getting the oxygen you need.
In case of iron deficiency, consult a doctor and take medicine and food as per his instructions.
