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Office of Dietary Supplements, National Institutes of Health. Iron: fact sheet for health professionals. Research has showniron deficiency anaemia can affect your immune system– the body’s natural defence system. This increases your vulnerability to infection. Heart and lung problems Pregnant people. People experiencing pregnancy have increased iron needs. Supplementing with iron helps prevent iron deficiency and reduce the risk of anemia. Rashes associated with aplastic anemia usually appear as tiny red or purple dots under your skin ( petechiae). The dots can form large patches but aren't usually itchy or painful.

Pregnant people have an increased need for iron, as iron is an important component of blood, and blood volume drastically increases during pregnancy. Along with eating iron-rich foods, a health professional may recommend a prenatal multivitamin and/or a prenatal iron supplement. We like that Needed Prenatal Iron is in the highly absorbable bisglycinate chelated form and is vegan, allergen-free, non-GMO, and free of artificial ingredients and additives. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)can cause bleeding in the stomach. Ibuprofen and aspirin are two commonly prescribed NSAIDs. Iron deficiency anemia is one of the most common types of anemia. People with iron deficiency of any kind may develop pruritus, which is the medical term for itchy skin. As you itch, you may scratch your skin, which can cause redness and bumps that look like rashes.For men and for women whose periods have stopped, bleeding in the stomach and intestines is the most common cause of iron deficiency anaemia. This can be caused by: This can be caused by a stomach ulcer, stomach cancer, bowel cancer, or by takingnon-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Coates A, Mountjoy M, Burr J. Incidence of iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia in elite runners and triathletes. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine. 2017; 27(5) 493-498. doi:10.1097/JSM.0000000000000390 Heart problems. Without enough red blood cells, your heart has to pump harder to get enough nutrients to the rest of your body. This causes strain, which can lead to heart failure, irregular heartbeat, an enlarged heart, or a heart murmur.

http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/kimmel_cancer_center/types_cancer/paroxysmal_nocturnal_hemoglobinuria_PNH.html Schrier SL, et al. Treatment of iron deficiency anemia in adults. http://www.uptodate.com/home. Accessed Oct. 16, 2016. Just because a supplement is not tested by one of these three companies, it does not mean it’s a bad product. We recommend doing some research on the reputability of the manufacturer, and calling up the manufacturer and their testing lab to determine their protocols and decide if you feel comfortable consuming the supplement.A complete blood count will determine the number of blood cells, including platelets, in a blood sample. Fewer than 150,000 platelets µL is considered abnormally low. Blood tests can also help rule out other causes of bone marrow failure. Infants and children. Infants, especially those who were low birth weight or born prematurely, who don't get enough iron from breast milk or formula may be at risk of iron deficiency. Children need extra iron during growth spurts. If your child isn't eating a healthy, varied diet, he or she may be at risk of anemia. If supplements don't help with your symptoms or your anemia is severe, you might need a transfusion of red blood cells. Or, if you have an ulcer, tumor, or other growth, it may need to be treated with medicines or surgery. Complications of Iron Deficiency Anemia Animal-based sources of iron, such as meat and fish, have a type of iron called heme iron. It is easier for your body to absorb and use. Plant-based sources, such as spinach and beans, only have non-heme iron. Absorption of this type of iron can be enhanced with factors such as vitamin C, but can be inhibited with factors such as oxalates and phytates, which are in many common foods and beverages such as coffee.

Iron pills are famous for being constipating or for causing nausea or diarrhea. Iron Plus Vitamin Patch by PatchAid offers: Gastrointestinal bleeding can also be caused by a condition called angiodysplasia. This isthe resultofabnormal, fragile superficialblood vessels in the gastrointestinal tract, which can cause bleeding. Chronic kidney disease Symptoms of anemia rash are different depending on the underlying cause. People with iron deficiency anemia may experience itchy skin ( pruritis) that can become red, bumpy and sore when scratched.

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According to the National Institutes of Health, the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) for iron are as follows: In aplastic anemia, not only is there a shortage of red blood cells, there is also a lower than normal level of platelets, another type of blood cell. Low platelet count tends to result in bruising or bleeding more easily. This leads to bruises that look like rashes. Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura The PatchAid Iron Plus Patch and PatchAid Simply Iron Patch are transdermal iron patches that you may want to bring up with your healthcare provider.