Iron Deficiency Anemia
The amount of blood and iron in our body is very important. First of all, we encounter many diseases in iron deficiency. In iron deficiency, we become tired, sluggish and exhausted. As iron decreases, forgetfulness begins and there is difficulty in focusing. There is difficulty in learning in children, success decreases. Iron deficiency also causes depression.
So what are the causes of iron deficiency?
The first reason is the low intake. It is caused by the consumption of iron-poor food in the diet. Iron meat, eggs, green leafy vegetables, dried legumes are also found.
2. Losses in different ways. Excess menstruation is the most important cause of premenopausal losses in women. After the age of 50, digestive system cancers gain importance. Apart from this, there may be nosebleeds, bleeding from the urinary tract, etc.
If there is iron deficiency and anemia over the age of 50, the digestive system should be checked endoscopically.
