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Suggest Treatment For Iron Deficiency

Posted on Fri, 24 Feb 2017

Question: hi ya I've mentioned that I've low iron deficiency but I've had 3 colds in past few weeks is that any thing to worry about or is it due to my iron deficiency

Answered by Dr. Shailja Puri (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Iron deficiency is not associated with cold.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic.
Iron deficiency is not associated with cold in any way.
Iron deficiency leads to anemia.
Anemia is characterized by pallor or paleness of skin, tiredness, weakness, lack of concentration etc.

In case you have more queries, I will be glad to answer.

Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Shailja Puri (10 minutes later)

ok why do I keep getting colds or what courses

Answered by Dr. Shailja Puri (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Frequent cold can be due to weather condition or low immunity.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome again,
Frequent cold can be due to environmental effect (weather) or due to low immunity.

Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana