If you suspect that you may have a lack of iron in the body, then, like any other person, you will have symptoms that indicate a lack of this element. We offer a full list of them, as well as a list of possible causes and methods for dealing with this unpleasant phenomenon.
Lack of iron in the body: symptoms
Doctors are sure: many people chronically lack the necessary elements with food because of their addiction to malnutrition. After all, the more you eat harmful foods, fast food and the like, the less part of your diet is organic, healthy food.
So, let's look at the main signs of a lack of iron in the body:
- recurrent viral diseases;
- a sense of "goose bumps" in the hands and feet;
- chronic fatigue, apathy;
- decreased efficiency;
- concentration disorders;
- dryness and peeling of the skin;
- lack of appetite;
- dyspnea;
- pale complexion;
- fragility of nails and hair;
- cracks in the corners of the mouth;
- intestinal disturbances;
- difficulty swallowing;
- blood supply problems.
If you notice such symptoms in yourself, it is important to take measures as quickly as possible to avoid more negative effects of lack of iron in the body.
Causes of iron deficiency in the body
Causes of a decreased level of iron can serve various diseases and injuries. Among them you can list the following:
- with iron deficiency anemia;
- with congenital iron deficiency;
- in violation of the assimilation of iron;
- at serious employment by sports;
- with a vegetarian diet or diet for weight loss;
- with various blood loss (menstrual, due to injuries, diseases, etc.);
- when there is a shortage of a special enzyme - transferrin,
which performs the transportation function.
The lack of iron in the body leads not only to the appearance of external signs, but also complicates the work of all systems, since it is part of a healthy metabolism.
How to eliminate the lack of iron?
Unfortunately, the human body does not actively absorb iron with food, so in case of deficiency, it is necessary to take iron preparations, which your doctor will recommend to you.
As an additional therapy, you can increase the intake of foods high in iron: it is soy and all legumes, chicken and quail eggs and vegetables (especially beets and radishes).