causes of low iron absorption, excessive gas, hair loss
Iron deficiency may cause hair loss. Chronic or excessive bleeding. Long-term (chronic) bleeding is the most common cause of iron loss that leads to iron deficiency. Other conditions or events that result in large amounts of blood loss may also lower iron levels to the point where anemia develops.
The three major causes of iron deficiency are: 1  Chronic or excessive bleeding. Long-term (chronic) bleeding is the most common cause of iron loss that leads to iron deficiency. 2  Decreased ability to absorb iron. Medicines that reduce stomach acids may cause iron absorption problems. 3  Insufficient iron intake.