One of the elements that play a significant role in strengthening our body is iron. However, not every organism is provided with the necessary amount, which leads not only to anemia, but also to other serious health problems. At the same time, women suffer much more from a lack of iron , since during the months there is a significant loss of blood, which includes iron. How can we recognize the deficiency of this element in the body?
How to recognize iron deficiency?
Signs of a lack of iron in the body of a woman are quite indicative. Its lack can be found even without conducting laboratory tests:
- it is expressed in the rapidly advancing fatigue , unmotivated attacks of weakness against the background of increased irritation;
- deficiency of iron leads to the appearance of shortness of breath and rapid heart rate, as well as frequent headaches;
- the skin becomes pale, and the nails and hair are brittle.
Symptoms of iron deficiency can manifest themselves in the behavioral peculiarities, in particular, there may appear the so-called "restless leg syndrome", in which a person feels a desire to move his legs all the time. The habits in the diet can also change: with an insufficient amount of iron, as a rule, in women, there is a desire to eat something "like", unusual, in general, "I do not know what, but I want." And all this occurs against a background of reduced appetite.
In addition, if body temperature jumps begin, you probably have a lack of iron, but how can you recognize it without being confused with other possible painful conditions? In the case of iron deficiency, limbs, regardless of body temperature, become cold, and it is very difficult to warm them. The lack of this element can cause serious problems in the work of the heart.
Lack of iron is particularly damaging to the health of pregnant women; The observed symptoms of iron deficiency in women in a state of pregnancy are especially pronounced. If measures are not taken to fill its deficiency, then it carries the threat of premature birth, as well as a decrease in the weight of the newborn.