The topic I have chosen to present is called iron deficiency anemia. This topic was of interest to me because its is an illness that I currently have been diagnosed with. Researching this topic was interesting, informative, and very educational for me. This is also something that affects a lot of people and is one of the most common types of anemia, especially in women. Iron deficiency anemia, also known as “iron poor blood”, is …showed first 75 words of 766 total…

…showed last 75 words of 766 total…s need or with certain disease. People deficient in iron absorb a higher portion while those who have unusually large stores of iron absorb less. There are usually no complications but iron deficiency anemia may recur so regular follow-up is encouraged. Children with this disorder may have an increased susceptibility to infection. A blood test can diagnose whether or not you have anemia but other tests may be needed to find what are the causes.