Iron Deficiency Anemia : Complications

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Complications could include:
There are usually no complications. However, iron deficiency anemia may recur, so regular follow-up is encouraged. Children with this disorder may be more susceptible to infection.
Source:ADAM
Date:August 28, 2007
The prognosis for treating and curing iron deficiency anemia is excellent. Perhaps the main problem is failure to take iron supplements. In cases of pregnant women, the health care worker may recommend taking 100–200 mg iron/day. This dose i...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
The prognosis for treating and curing iron deficiency anemia is excellent, particularly when those affected take iron supplements as advised and are able to assimilate the iron. A number of studies have shown that iron deficiency anemia in infancy...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
The prognosis for treating and curing iron deficiency anemia is excellent. One important issue, however, is failure to take iron supplements. Pregnant women may be advised to take 100-200 mg iron/day, a dose that leads to nausea, diarrhea, or abdo...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
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