Iron deficiency anemia - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic Iron deficiency anemia is a common type of anemia Anemia is a condition in which the blood doesn't have enough healthy red blood cells Red blood cells carry oxygen to the body's tissues Not getting enough iron can cause iron deficiency So can losing blood from having periods or bleeding inside the body Without iron, the body can't make enough of the part of red blood cells that lets them
Anemia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic They include: Iron deficiency anemia Too little iron in the body causes this most common type of anemia Bone marrow needs iron to make hemoglobin Without enough iron, the body can't make enough hemoglobin for red blood cells Pregnant people can get this type of anemia if they don't take iron supplements Blood loss also can cause it
Iron deficiency anemia - Doctors and departments - Mayo Clinic Living with iron deficiency anemia? Connect with others like you for support and answers to your questions in the Blood Cancers Disorders support group on Mayo Clinic Connect, a patient community
Anemia - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic Treatment Anemia treatment depends on the cause Iron deficiency anemia Treatment for this form of anemia usually involves taking iron supplements and changing the diet If the cause of iron deficiency is loss of blood, finding the source of the bleeding and stopping it is needed This might involve surgery Vitamin deficiency anemias
Iron deficiency in children: Prevention tips for parents Iron deficiency in children: Prevention tips for parents Iron deficiency in children can affect development and lead to anemia Find out how much iron your child needs, the best sources of iron and more