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Lack of Iron
Is it dangerous to have a lack of iron in your body? If so how dangerous on a scale of 1-10? Can oyu die from a lack of iron in your body?
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I have low iron and no, you will not die. It's not super dangerous, but it's definitely something you should treat.
You WILL bruise easier, trust me, and you will get colder easier and have a lot less energy. Start taking iron rich vitamin, that's what my doctor recommended and they really help keep my energy up and my body healthy! :)
-Laura (18-f)
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i know if you lack iron you are more likely to bruise easier. Take some iron pills, no harm in that. :)
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Sure is pretty bad.
Can cause anemia, which seems to be the most common and well-known result. Anemia is a low red blood cell count.
Here are some other dangers of being low on iron (which, by the way, is more common in women than men):
Iron deficiency includes:
A defective immune system
Loss of fertility
Difficulty in swallowing
Inertia
Irritability
Confusion
Koilonychia (a flattened or spoon-shaped nail)
Lack a growth hormone
Brittle nails
Thinning hair / hairloss
Poor skin and pale skin
PMS
Breathlessness during minor activities
Excessive fatigue
Heart problems (tachycardia--rapid heart rate and/or palpitations)
Smooth tongue
Pica disorder
Fainting
Sleepiness
Depression
Twitching muscles
Tingling, numbness, or burning sensations
Infection of the tongue
Poor appetite
Infection of the creases of the mouth
Itchiness
Decreased oxygen
Headaches / migraines
117 people in the U.S. per year die from iron deficiency. 47,000 people are hospitalized for low iron. [Link](Mouse over link to see full location)
Yes, you can die.
From a scale of 1 to 10 how bad it is? Well, I'd like to keep my fertility, nails, hair, heart strength, infection-less tongue, and life. It's more serious than people think. I'd rate it a 10, personally, but, hey, maybe I'm too fond of the things I've listed above.
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Probably not. But
bro just eat Fiber One bars. They are so fucking delicious. I ate like five once and I couldn't stop farting.
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