Iron deficiency anemia - Iron

Causes Iron deficiency anemia occurs when your body doesn't have enough iron to produce hemoglobin.

Tangerines• Menstruation causes the loss of red blood cells.

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blood loss through heavy periods or internal bleeding Bleeding in your stomach or intestines may also cause anemia in adults who are no longer menstruating.

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Dark green leafy vegetables, such as spinach• Sickle cell disease.

Chest pain, fast heartbeat or shortness of breath• Blood contains iron within red blood cells.

As the name implies, iron deficiency anemia is due to insufficient iron.