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Some pregnant women require an iron supplement, whileothers may need to increase the amount of iron in their diet. For example, you may be referred to a gastroenterologist if your GP can’t identify a cause and you have a particularly low haemoglobin level, or if your GP thinks there’s a possibility your symptoms could be caused by stomach cancer or bowel cancer, although this is unlikely. Stoffel NU, et al. (2017). Iron absorption from oral iron supplements given on consecutive versus alternate days and as single morning doses versus twice-daily split dosing in iron-depleted women: Two open-label, randomized controlled trials. You might need to take iron supplements for a few months or more to get your levels to normal. If your intestines don't absorb iron well, you can take iron straight into your bloodstream through an intravenous tube (IV). There are several different types of anaemia, and each one has a different cause. Iron deficiency anaemia is the most common type.

Some other factors that increase the risk of developing iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy can include: Consuming excess supplemental iron can be dangerous. Taking over 20 milligrams per kilogram of body weight can lead to gastric upset, constipation, vomiting, and faintness. Repeated high dose supplementation can cause stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and, over time, can result in damage to the liver or brain. Aphysical examination will usually only be needed if the cause of your iron anaemia deficiency hasn’t been identified by examining your medical history and asking you about your symptoms. Stoffel NU, Cercamondi CI, Bittenham G, Zeder C, Geurts-Moespot AJ, Swinkels DW et al. Iron absorption from oral supplements given on consecutive versus alternate days and as single morning doses versus twice-daily split dosing in iron-depleted women: two open-label, randomised controlled trials. The Lancet Haematology. 2017; 4(11):e524-e533. doi:10.1016/S2352-3026(17)30182-5

If you’re pregnant, you may need to increase the amount of iron-rich food you consume during pregnancy to help prevent iron deficiency anaemia.

Severe iron deficiency anaemia may increase your risk of developing complications that affect the heart or lungs, such as an abnormally fast heartbeat (tachycardia) or heart failure, where your heart is unable to pump enough blood around your body at the right pressure. To come up with this list, we consulted with experts to discuss what to look for in an iron supplement. The experts we spoke to included: Vegetarians. People who don't eat meat may have a greater risk of iron deficiency anemia if they don't eat other iron-rich foods.As with any medical treatment, it’s important to consult with a healthcare professional before using iron patches for the treatment of anemia. They can help to determine if iron patches are a suitable option for an individual’s specific needs, and can provide guidance on proper dosing and use. Calcium is often found in multivitamins, and it might interfere with iron absorption. This multivitamin does not have a high amount of calcium which may mean that more iron will be absorbed.