Why is my blood Iron Low?
Low Iron in the blood is most commonly caused by worms, menstrual bleeding in women, and some kinds of genetic disorders.
Published Date : 2022-05-18T06:25:34.060Z
Updated Date : 2022-05-19T05:51:08.847Z
Can worms cause low iron?
Worms in the gut (large intestine and/or small intestine) can lead to reduction in your iron levels. This is because the worms constantly use nutrients from your own blood, and as a result lower levels of vital nutrients
Stool Test
A simple stool test can reveal the presence of worms in large quantities
Bleeding during periods
Heavy bleeding during periods can lower blood iron levels, this is one of the most common causes.
Hemoglobin
A simple Hemoglobin level can determine if you have lost a lot of blood
Gynecologist
Consult a gynecologist if you are bleeding frequently or irregularly as this may be the beginning of another disease.
Genetic Disorders like thalessemia
Thalessemia which is a disease caused by a defective hemoglobin, may lead to deficiencies in iron levels. It can also cause iron overload if the patient has taken a lot of blood transfusions.
Iron Profile
An iron profile comprising of Iron, Total Iron Binding Capacity and Serum Ferritin can help determine if you are suffering from acute iron deficiency.
Hemoglobin Studies
If you feel you are suffering from thalessemia you need to get your hemoglobin tested for the same.