stargastroenterology

  Iron is required by the body to make red blood cells, provide energy, and fight illnesses. Unfortunately, iron deficiency is one of the most common disorders that many people suffer from. In medical terminology, the sickness caused by a shortage of iron is known as "anemia," and it is a common, readily treatable ailment that affects people who do not have enough iron in their bodies. Low iron levels can be caused by blood loss, a bad diet, or not being able to absorb enough iron from food. Iron deficiency is shown by brittle nails, swollen and painful tongue, cracks on the sides of the mouth, and repeated liver infections. Iron deficiency, even without anemia, may have a significant influence on physical and cognitive performance, as well as a worse quality of life. It is important to know how low iron levels affect your health and to have your iron levels checked regularly. Unfortunately, mild to severe iron deficiency anemia often goes unnoticed. So, you might not know yo