Anemia is a problem in which the body doesn't have enough healthy
red blood cells. Iron helps make red blood cells, do a back of iron in the body may lead to anemia. The medical name of this problem is iron deficiency anemia. CAUSES * iron deficiency can be caused by: A diet poor in this element . Inability of the body to absorb iron or excessive menstrual bleeding. SYMPTOMS Brittle nails . Decreased appetite Fatigue Headache PAle skin coloring Weakness LABORATORY TESTS Blood tests that measure iron level in the body include: Hematocrit Serum ferritin Total iron binding capacity.} PREVENTION: Food is the most important way to prevent and treat iron deficiency .