Premature graying of hair and yellowing of the skin (due to jaundice) have been reported with pernicious anemia (Figure 22-5).7,27 Patients with anemia also may describe a sore or painful tongue (glossitis), a smooth tongue, or redness of the tongue or cheilosis (Figure 22-6). Some ...
Iron deficiency anemia occurs when the dietary intake or absorption of iron is insufficient, and hemoglobin, which contains iron, cannot be formed.[1] In the United States, 20% of all women of childbearing age have iron deficiency anemia, compared with only 2% of adult men. The principal cau...
Iron deficiency anemia is the most common type of anemia, and is also known as sideropenic anemia. It is the most common cause of microcytic anemia. Iron deficiency anemia occurs when the dietary intake or absorption of iron is insufficient, and hemoglobin, which contains iron, cannot be ...
Tongue swelling or soreness Cold hands and feet Fast orirregular heartbeat Brittle nails Headaches Poor concentration Weakened immune system Leaky gutor IBS People at a greater risk for iron deficiency anemiainclude: Women of childbearing age, especially women with heavy menstrual bleeding ...
Iron deficiency is a worldwide problem—and your body can do some weird things when you don't get enough. Here are the signs you might have iron deficiency and how to meet your daily intake.
According to the focus group discussants, the various stakeholders at different levels need to take account of the current status of iron deficiency anemia in adolescent girls and do their level best to improve iron nutrition through the involvement of the various actors at different...
10. Tongue abnormalities Research has shown that extended suffering from anemia can lead to: Weakening or degeneration of tongue papillae Burning or painful tongue (glossal pain) Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) In one study, patients with iron deficiency and those with anemia have a history of to...
As with any anemia, the signs and symptoms reflect the reduced oxygen-carrying capability of the blood, resulting in fatigue, pallor of themucous membranes, and shortness of breath. Oral signs and symptoms includeangular cheilitis, atrophy of the dorsaltonguepapillae, and burning sensation of the...