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Blood Disorders
Anemia
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Iron deficiency anemia develops when there isn't enough iron that's incorporated into your oxygen-carrying red blood cells. Learn how to manage the condition and what treatments are available.
Could I Have Iron Deficiency Anemia From My Heavy Periods?
Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
What to Know About Iron Deficiency Anemia
Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Molina Ortiz, MD, MPH
What to Expect From a Serum Ferritin Test for Iron
Medically reviewed by Keri Peterson, MD
What Is Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (MCHC)?
Medically reviewed by Douglas A. Nelson, MD
What to Expect When You Get an Iron Test
Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
What Is Red Cell Distribution Width on a Complete Blood Count?
Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
What Is MCV (Mean Corpuscular Volume) on Your Blood Count?
Medically reviewed by Douglas A. Nelson, MD
17 Iron-Rich Vegetarian Meals
Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO
IV Iron Therapy Indications and Medication Choices
Medically reviewed by Douglas A. Nelson, MD
How Eating Foods Rich in Iron May Prevent a Deficiency
Medically reviewed by Chris Vincent, MD
The Different Types of Anemia: Chronic Disease vs Iron Deficiency
Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD
Iron Deficiency Is a Nutritional Cause of Fatigue
Medically reviewed by Keri Peterson, MD
Why Athletes Should Know About Iron Deficiency Anemia
Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD
Do I Need an Iron Supplement?
Medically reviewed by Douglas A. Nelson, MD
Eating the Right Foods Can Help You Treat Iron Deficiency Anemia
Medically reviewed by Jason DelCollo, DO
Discover Why Chewing Ice May Be a Sign of Pagophagia
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Understanding Iron Deficiency in Children
Medically reviewed by Douglas A. Nelson, MD
Diet for Managing Iron Deficiency Anemia
Medically reviewed by Douglas A. Nelson, MD
When Is Iron Deficiency Anemia Not What It Appears to Be?
Medically reviewed by Douglas A. Nelson, MD