Seriously... I'm not getting very much iron and my fatigue is increasing according to my GP it cannot produce enough healthy oxygen-carrying red blood cells.
When hemoglobin is low in your body during iron deficiency, oxygen levels will also below. This means your muscles won’t get enough oxygen to do normal activities, such as walking.
If you don't get enough iron in your body it can cause many issues such as
1. Tiredness
2. Paleness
3. Shortness of Breath
4. Headaches and Dizziness
5. Heart Palpitations
6. Dry and Damaged Hair and Skin
7. Swelling and Soreness of the Tongue and Mouth
8. Restless Legs
9. Other Potential Signs
- Feeling anxious: The lack of oxygen available to body tissues in iron deficiency may cause feelings of anxiety.
- Cold hands and feet: Iron deficiency means less oxygen is being delivered to the hands and feet. Some people may feel the cold more easily in general or have cold hands and feet.
- More frequent infections: Because iron is needed for a healthy immune system, lack of it may cause you to catch more illnesses than usual