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The anemia

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 .

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