Iron deficiency anemia

Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is a common anemia caused by the lack of iron in the body and affecting hemoglobin synthesis. Before the production of red blood cells is restricted, iron storage in the body is exhausted, at this time called iron deficiency. This anemia is characterized by a lack of stainable iron in bone marrow, liver, spleen, and other tissues, and serum iron concentrations and serum transferrin saturation are reduced. The typical case of anemia is a small cell low pigment type. This disease is a common type of anemia and is widespread throughout the world. Causes of iron deficiency anemia: First, the increased iron requirement and insufficient intake, the second is the poor absorption of iron, and the third is excessive blood loss, which will affect the hemoglobin and red blood cell survival and anemia.

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