DEAR DR. ROACH: I was prescribed iron for a low iron level due to “microcytic anemia.” I couldn’t tolerate oral iron because of constipation and hemorrhoids, so my doctor prescribed iron infusions.

So I did what so many runners do and pushed myself to run through exhaustion. And when that became unsustainable, I shortened ...

Constipation can occur with iron supplements because of how excess iron can affect the environment of your gut, slowing ...

Pale skin and tiredness are commonly associated with low iron levels, but there are some more unusual symptoms that may indicate that your stores of this essential mineral are running low. Developing ...

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A constant feeling of exhaustion may be caused by poor sleep, but it could also be a sign of low iron. Doctors estimate that as many as one in three adults may have undiagnosed iron deficiency. Iron ...

Low iron is a risk factor for anemia, Wenger said, but people can become anemic for other reasons. However, women visiting their OB-GYN typically are not tested for iron deficiency, which may be a ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Dr. Roach • I am 76. For the past three years, my hemoglobin has been very low. The lowest it has been is 7. I took iron for ...

Fatigue and pallor (paler-than-usual skin) are the most well-known signs of iron deficiency. However, it can also cause a range of unexpected symptoms that are often overlooked. Iron deficiency is one ...

Constantly chewing or craving ice may be more than a habit; it's strongly linked to iron deficiency anaemia. Backed by ...

New research from the University of Oklahoma sheds light on an understudied area of science: iron levels in the blood and their relationship to cognitive performance in women transitioning into ...