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==Causes== | ==Causes== | ||
* | * Chronic bleeding ([[hemoglobin]] contains iron) | ||
** | ** Excessive [[menstrual bleeding]] | ||
** | ** Non-menstrual [[bleeding]] | ||
** | ** Bleeding from the [[gastrointestinal tract]] ([[ulcers]], [[hemorrhoid]]s, etc.) | ||
** | ** Rarely [[laryngological]] bleeding or from the [[respiratory tract]] | ||
* | * Inadequate intake (special diets low in dietary iron) | ||
* | * Substances (in diet or drugs) interfering with iron absorption | ||
* [[ | * [[Malabsorption]] syndromes | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Overview
Causes
- Chronic bleeding (hemoglobin contains iron)
- Excessive menstrual bleeding
- Non-menstrual bleeding
- Bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract (ulcers, hemorrhoids, etc.)
- Rarely laryngological bleeding or from the respiratory tract
- Inadequate intake (special diets low in dietary iron)
- Substances (in diet or drugs) interfering with iron absorption
- Malabsorption syndromes