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reticulocytes, blood cells, anemia, iron deficiency, anemia, condition where red blood cells, not providing adequate oxygen to body tissues, many types, anemia, iron deficiency anemia, decrease, in the number of red cells, in the blood, too little iron, iron-deficiency anemia, children, iron deficiency anemia, most common form of anemia, 20% of women, 50% of pregnant women, 3% of men, iron deficient, iron, essential component of hemoglobin, oxygen-carrying pigment, in the blood, iron, the food in diet, by recycling iron from old red blood cells, blood cannot carry oxygen effectively, oxygen is needed, the normal functioning of every cell, iron deficiency, too little iron, in the diet, poor absorption of iron by the body, loss of blood, from heavy menstrual bleeding, related to lead poisoning in children, anemia develops slowly, normal stores of iron have been depleted, bone marrow, women, have smaller stores of iron than men, have increased loss, menstruation, placing them at higher risk, anemia than men, in men, postmenopausal women, anemia, gastrointestinal blood loss associated, ulcers, use of aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications, nsaids, certain types of cancer, esophagus, stomach, colon, high-risk groups, women of child-bearing age, blood loss, menstruation, pregnant, lactating women, an increased requirement, iron, infants, children, adolescents in rapid growth phases, a poor dietary intake of iron, risk factors related to blood loss, peptic ulcer disease, long term aspirin use, colon cancer, pale skin color, fatigue, irritability, weakness, shortness of breath, sore tongue, brittle nails, unusual food cravings, pica, decreased appetite, in children, headache, frontal, blue tinge to sclerae, whites of eyes, no symptoms, anemia is mild, low hematocrit, hemoglobin, red blood cell measures, small red blood cells, low serum ferritin, low serum iron level, high iron binding capacity, tibc, blood, blood in stool, visible, microscopic, the deficiency must be identified, particularly in older patients who, most susceptible to intestinal cancer, oral iron supplements, ferrous sulfate, best absorption of iron is on an empty stomach, unable to tolerate this, take it, food, milk, antacids, interfere, absorption of iron, should not be taken, iron supplements, vitamin c, increase absorption, essential, in the production of hemoglobin, supplemental iron is needed, pregnancy, lactation, normal dietary intake rarely supplies the required amount, hematocrit should return to normal after 2 months of iron therapy, the iron, another 6 to 12 months to replenish the body's iron stores, contained mostly, in the bone marrow, intravenous, intra-muscular iron is available, patients who can't tolerate oral forms, iron-rich foods include raisins, meats, liver, highest source, fish, poultry, eggs, yolk, legumes, peas, beans, whole grain bread, outcome is likely to be good, in most cases the blood counts, return to normal in 2 months, no complications, iron deficiency anemia, recur, regular follow-up is encouraged, children, disorder more susceptible to infection, symptoms suggestive of this disorder develop, blood is noted, in the stool, everyone's diet should include adequate amounts of iron, red meat, liver, egg yolks, important sources of iron, flour, bread, cereals, fortified, iron, aren't getting enough iron in diet, uncommon, iron supplements, periods of increased requirements, pregnancy, lactation, increase dietary intake, take iron supplements.