Iron deficiency

A condition of too little iron in the body.
Iron deficiency is a common cause of too few healthy red blood cells in the body (anemia). In a pregnant woman, iron deficiency puts the baby at risk of developmental delays.
It can be caused by Celiac disease
Very common
More than 3 million US cases per year
Treatable by a medical professional
Requires a medical diagnosis
Lab tests or imaging always required
Medium-term: resolves within months
Category:Medium term