What is iron deficiency anemia?
Iron deficiency anemia is the most common cause of microcytic anemia (anemia characterized by small red blood cells). It occurs when the dietary intake or absorption of iron is insufficient, and hemoglobin, which contains iron, cannot be formed.
How do members experience iron deficiency anemia?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with iron deficiency anemia*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for iron deficiency anemia*
*Data from patients with iron deficiency anemia, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Compare treatments taken by people with iron deficiency anemia*
*Data from patients with iron deficiency anemia, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Who has iron deficiency anemia on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 28 | |
| 20s | 175 | |
| 30s | 417 | |
| 40s | 594 | |
| 50s | 725 | |
| 60s | 416 | |
| 70+ | 221 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 217 | |
| Female | 2,317 |
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