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Iron deficiency anaemia
Iron deficiency anaemia
Iron deficiency anaemia is a condition in which there is a decreased level of iron the in the blood, which reduced the number of red blood cells being produced. There are different kinds of anaemia and iron deficiency anaemia is the most common. Patients that have this condition may have very low energy, shortness of breath, palpitations and a pale complexion. Iron deficiency anaemia may be due to drugs, ulcers in the stomach, cancer of the stomach, heavy periods and menopause in women as well as pregnancy.
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