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	Anemia and Iron deficiency Sports Doctor section - A Time-to-Run - for your medical assistance
		Iron deficiency is the most common form of true anemia among athletes.
		Iron deficiency anemia is most prevalent among menstruating women and males between the age of 11 and 14.
		Inadequate dietary intake of iron is the primary cause of iron deficiency.
	www.time-to-run.com /doctor/anemia.htm (1279 words)

	Iron Deficiency Anemia: Signs And Symptoms
		Anemia occurs when the amount of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood becomes low, causing the tissues of the body to be deprived of oxygen-rich blood.
		The RDA of iron for postmenopausal women is 10 milligrams; women of childbearing age as well as nursing mothers 15 milligrams, and pregnant women require 30 milligrams, and as many as 90 percent of women do not consume enough iron.
		Anemia is diagnosed by a blood test, either by a finger stick in a clinic, or by a blood test done in a laboratory.
	www.personalmd.com /news/anemia_1108000.shtml (687 words)

	MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Iron deficiency anemia
		Iron deficiency anemia is a decrease in the number of red cells in the blood caused by too little iron.
		Iron deficiency anemia is the most common form of anemia.
		Iron is an essential component of hemoglobin, the oxygen-carrying pigment in the blood.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/000584.htm (802 words)

	gihealth.com - built for patient satisfaction
		In the case of iron deficiency anemia, the red blood cells are often pale due to the lack of hemoglobin.
		In iron deficiency anemia the white blood cells are usually unaffected and the platelet count tends to rise somewhat.
		Iron deficiency anemia is the most common form of anemia and may occur due to poor iron intake or as a result of chronic blood loss.
	www.gihealth.com /html/education/ironDeficiency.html (4121 words)

	Anemia - Iron-Deficiency Anemia, Other Causes, Treatment
		Anemia in the developing world is most commonly caused by an iron deficiency, which affects up to 50 percent of the population in some countries.
		Iron deficiency affects young children, adolescents, and women of reproductive age—three periods of rapid growth during which the body's iron needs are higher than normal.
		Deficiency can also occur as a result of poor iron absorption due to gastrointestinal pathology, blood loss due to normal menstruation, blood loss from parasitic infections such as hookworm and malaria, and blood loss from chronic diarrhea—all of which are common in developing countries.
	www.faqs.org /nutrition/A-Ap/Anemia.html (1239 words)

	iron deficiency anemia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Approximately 25% of the iron is maintained as storage iron (ferritin and hemosiderin) primarily in the bone marrow.
		Iron absorption is decreased by the presence of: phosphate bicarbonate bile acids Once the ferrous iron (++) binds to receptors on the surface of mucosal cells it is moved into the cell.
		Iron can be transfered to developing red cells either bound to transferrin or presented as ferritin to the developing cells as they cluster around "nurse cell" RE cells.
	www.cariboo.bc.ca /schs/medtech/rice/irondeficiency.html (1457 words)

	Iron Deficiency Anemia
		Iron is obtained from foods in our diet, however, only 1 mg of iron is absorbed for every 10 to 20 mg of iron ingested.
		Iron deficiencyanemia may be suspected from general findings on a complete medical history and physical examination of your child, such as complaints of tiring easily, pale skin and lips, or a fast heartbeat (tachycardia).
		Iron deficiency anemia is usually discovered during a medical examination through a blood test that measures the amount of hemoglobin, or number of red blood cells, present and the amount of iron in the blood.
	www.healthsystem.virginia.edu /uvahealth/peds_hematology/ironanem.cfm (563 words)

	Anemia Symptoms - Low Hemoglobin, Low Hematocrit, Iron Deficiency Anemia
		Iron deficiency anemia develops after the body has had a low level of iron for a long time, either because of iron loss or inadequate iron intake over a long period of time.
		Anemia that results from heavy periods is usually due to iron deficiency.
		To prevent anemia during pregnancy, the expectant mother should stay in close contact with her doctor, and be sure to eat a diet that includes foods rich in iron and folate, like liver and dark green leafy vegetables.
	www.anemia.org /patients/faq (1359 words)

	Information about Iron Deficiency Anemia
		Iron Deficiency Anemia (also called IDA) is a condition where a person has inadequate amounts of iron to meet body demands.
		Iron deficiency anemia is usually caused by a diet insufficient in iron or from blood loss.
		The main causes of iron deficiency are: poor absorption of iron by the body (Vitamin C aides in iron absorption), inadequate daily intake of iron, pregnancy, growth spurts or blood loss due to heavy period or internal bleeding.
	www.mamashealth.com /nutrition/anemia.asp (579 words)

	Iron deficiency anemia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Iron deficiency anemia is the most common type of anemia, and 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 formed.
		Iron deficiency anemia is characterized by pallor, fatigue and weakness.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Iron_deficiency_anemia (775 words)

	Iron Deficiency Anemia
		Iron deficiency anemia is probably the most common form of anemia in the world.
		When an iron deficiency is diagnosed and the cause is found by a healthcare professional, the deficiency may be treated.
		Deficiency of vitamin B12, folic acid, vitamin B6, or copper may be responsible for other forms of anemia.
	www.nutrasanus.com /iron-deficiency-anemia.html (563 words)

	Anemia, iron deficiency definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms
		Anemia, iron deficiency: The most common known form of nutritional disorder in the world, iron deficiency results in anemia because iron is necessary to make hemoglobin, key molecule in red blood cells responsible for the transport of oxygen.
		The treatment of iron deficiency anemia, whether it be in children or adults, is with iron and iron-containing foods.
		A cause of iron deficiency anemia is the ulcer bacteria.
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	Iron-Deficiency Anemia
		An increased iron requirement and increased red blood cell production is required when the body is going through changes such as growth spurts in children and adolescents, or during pregnancy and lactation.
		Iron-deficiency anemia may be suspected from general findings on a complete medical history and physical examination, such as complaints of tiring easily, abnormal paleness or lack of color of the skin, or a fast heartbeat (tachycardia).
		Iron-deficiency anemia is usually discovered during a medical examination through a blood test that measures the amount of hemoglobin (number of red blood cells) present, and the amount of iron in the blood.
	www.umm.edu /blood/aneiron.htm (639 words)

	Iron Deficiency Anemia
		Iron deficiency is easily measured by taking a blood sample and evaluating its iron constituents, such as hematocrit (red blood cell proportion), hemoglobin (iron-based blood component), and serum ferritin (iron storage protein).
		Blood deficiency is described as occurring from excessive blood loss (with insufficient replacement) and by "inadequacy of the blood factors and components required in blood formation due to spleen and stomach dysfunction." It was also pointed out that blood deficiency could arise secondary to blood stasis.
		Therefore, within the realm of standard herbal practice, given the ready availability of iron compounds used in making formulas and their absence in blood tonic formulas, one may suspect that iron deficiency anemia is not a significant target of Chinese medicine therapy for blood deficiency.
	www.itmonline.org /arts/iron.htm (2331 words)

	Iron-deficiency Anemia
		Iron-deficiency anemia is a condition that occurs when there is not enough iron in the blood.
		Iron is a mineral the body needs to make hemoglobin, the part of the red blood cell that helps carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.
		Iron-deficiency anemia is the most common type of anemia in the world, affecting mostly women, young children, and older people.
	www.hmc.psu.edu /healthinfo/a/anemiaid.htm (559 words)

	Loyola Univ. Health Sys. - Blood Disorders - Iron-Deficiency Anemia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Anemia is a common blood disorder, which is caused when there is a drop in hemoglobin or hematocrit in the blood.
		Anemia is usually a symptom of a disease rather than a disease itself.
		Because anemia is often a symptom associated with another disease, it is important for your physician to be aware of symptoms you may be experiencing.
	www.luhs.org /health/topics/blood/aneiron.htm (784 words)

	Iron Deficiency Anemia -- eCureMe.com
		Iron is necessary for the formation of heme, a component of the hemoglobin molecule.
		Iron is also needed for the formation of other body enzymes (myoglobin, a muscle enzyme, for example).
		Iron deficiency most commonly occurs because lack of absorption in the stomach and intestines, blood loss in gastrointestinal tract, or blood loss from the uterus.
	www.ecureme.com /emyhealth/data/Iron_Deficiency_Anemia.asp (208 words)

	Iron-deficiency anemia (0-12 months)
		Iron deficiencies can happen for several reasons, including not enough iron in the diet, ongoing blood loss (in the intestinal tract, for example), and poor absorption of iron.
		The iron in breast milk is absorbed three times better than the iron in formula, but around the time a baby starts eating solids, he needs additional iron in the form of fortified cereals and other iron-rich foods.
		Iron is absorbed best on an empty stomach, but because it can cause tummy upset (and has an unpleasant taste, besides), your doctor may suggest giving the supplement to your baby with food, breast milk, or formula.
	www.babycenter.com /refcap/baby/babyills/babyrash/10860.html (1123 words)

	Iron Deficiency Anemia
		Anemia is a decrease in the number of Red Blood Cells (RBCs), or a decrease in their hemoglobin(hgb.) content.
		Iron deficiency occurs when dietary intake or absorption of iron is not sufficient to meet the bodys needs.
		Once anemia occurs, and the body has used its stored iron, it is not possible to replace the iron that has been lost by diet or multivitamins only.
	health.rutgers.edu /factsheets/irondefanemia.htm (791 words)

	Iron deficiency anemia
		Without iron supplementation, iron deficiency anemia occurs in many pregnant women because their iron stores need to serve their own increased blood volume as well as be a source of hemoglobin for the growing fetus.
		Iron that comes from grains and vegetables isn't absorbed by the body as well as is iron that comes from meat.
		Once you become deficient in iron to the point you develop anemia, increased intake of iron-rich foods is beneficial but usually isn't enough to correct the problem.
	www.cnn.com /HEALTH/library/DS/00323.html (2258 words)

	Iron-Deficiency Anemia
		Iron deficiency, whether it is severe enough to lead to anemia or not, can result from a number of health issues.
		Iron deficiency, whether it is severe enough to lead to anemia or not, can have many non-nutritional causes (such as excessive menstrual bleeding, bleeding ulcers,
		Iron deficiency is not usually caused by a lack of dietary iron alone.
	www.truestarhealth.com /Notes/1225002.html (1810 words)

	Iron deficiency anemia - MayoClinic.com
		It's a common type of anemia — a condition in which blood is lacking healthy red blood cells, which carry oxygen to tissues.
		Iron deficiency anemia is common, especially in women.
		Lack of iron in your diet is one cause of iron deficiency anemia, but there are other causes as well.
	www.mayoclinic.com /health/iron-deficiency-anemia/DS00323 (244 words)

	Anemia
		Sickle cell anemia is a hereditary problem that can cause minor difficulties as the “trait” (when you carry one mutated gene from one of your parents) but severe clinical problems as the “disease” (when you carry two mutated genes, one from each of your parents).
		In milder forms, anemia is usually mild or absent, and the disease may be detected by finding small blood cells on a routine CBC.
		The "beta major" form (due to inheriting two beta thalassemia genes and also called Cooley’s anemia) is more severe and may result in growth problems, jaundice (yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes), and severe anemia.
	www.labtestsonline.org /understanding/conditions/anemia-3.html (360 words)

	Iron Disorders Institute - Iron Deficiency anemia
		IDA is usually due to a diet insufficient in iron or from blood loss.
		IDA can be the result of inadequate daily intake of iron, pregnancy, growth spurts or blood loss due to heavy period or internal bleeding.
		If anemia is due to increased demand for iron such as a growth spurt (toddlers, adolescents) or pregnancy, oral supplementation may be necessary.
	www.irondisorders.org /Disorders/Iron-Deficiency.asp (620 words)

	Anemia Iron-Deficiency - Alternative Medicine
		Anemia is striking more often in our society-affecting people of all age groups.
		Iron-deficiency, anemia can be caused by blood loss, problems with your body’s absorption of iron, or not getting enough iron in your diet.
		Iron can also be found raisins, spinach, and broccoli, lima beans and green peas; dry beans and peas.
	www.bellaonline.com /articles/art40909.asp (686 words)

	Iron Deficiency Anemia - DrGreene.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Children get iron deficiency anemia if they don't eat enough iron-containing food, if they lose too much iron (through bleeding), or if their need for new red blood cells is increased (as in periods of rapid growth).
		Iron deficiency (even mild enough not to cause anemia) is associated with a decrease in attention span, in alertness, and in learning ability.
		Anemia on the screening blood test is not necessarily caused by iron deficiency.
	www.drgreene.com /21_121.html (1128 words)

	Iron Deficiency Anemia -- Home Treatment
		If you have iron deficiency anemia, talk with your doctor about taking iron supplement pills and eating foods high in iron.
		You may be able to prevent iron deficiency anemia by following the recommended dietary allowance for iron.
		Iron is also found in raisins, kidney beans, lentils, tofu, and figs.
	www.webmd.com /hw/anemia/hw167042.asp (164 words)

	Anemia: When Low Iron Is the Cause -- familydoctor.org (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		A common cause of anemia is not having enough iron.
		This is a common reason for iron deficiency anemia in adults.
		If anemia results from a diet that's low in iron, your doctor may recommend a change in your diet or iron pills.
	familydoctor.org /009.xml (669 words)

	Anemia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		IDA is the most common type of anemia.
		Since it's easier to get iron from meat than from plant-derived foods, some vegetarians may need to take a higher amount of iron each day than what is recommended for other people.
		But the most common form of iron overload in the United States is an inherited condition (runs in families) called hereditary hemochromatosis (he-mo-kro-ma-toe-sis).
	www.4woman.gov /faq/anemia.htm (1813 words)

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