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Are You Anemic?

Are you constantly fatigued, or is your diet low in iron? You may have these or other symptoms of iron deficiency. People at high risk for iron-deficiency anemia include:

  • Women of childbearing age who menstruate
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding women due to an increased need for iron
  • Infants, children and teens in rapid-growth phases
  • People who do not get enough iron in their diet due to a diet of little or no meat or eggs over several years
  • Those who have had excessive blood loss related to peptic ulcer disease, long-term use of aspirin or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs), colon cancer, uterine cancer or repeated blood donation

To find out if you may be iron-deficient, take a few minutes now to fill out our online assessment quiz. Answer the questions below, then click on the "Done" button to see your results.

  1. Are you lacking energy and feeling tired often?
    Yes    No
  2. Are you pale?
    Yes    No
  3. Do you have dark circles under your eyes?
    Yes    No
  4. Do you have a decreased ability to exercise?
    Yes    No
  5. Do you have ridged fingernails and/or brittle hair?
    Yes    No
  6. Do you find yourself becoming more easily short-of-breath with exertion?
    Yes    No
  7. Does it feel like your pulse is pounding or your heart racing?
    Yes    No
  8. Do you have a hard time concentrating?
    Yes    No
  9. Do you suffer from dizziness or buzzing in your ears?
    Yes    No
  10. Do you have increased infections?
    Yes    No
  11. Is your tongue sore?
    Yes    No
  12. Do you crave starch, ice, clay or dirt?
    Yes    No
  13. Has your appetite decreased?
    Yes    No
  14. Do you suffer from dull headaches or restless legs?
    Yes    No
  15. Do you eat less than 4 cups of vegetables per day?
    Yes    No
  16. Are you a vegetarian?
    Yes    No
  17. Have you tried many different weight loss diets, or do you diet often?
    Yes    No

Source:

Iron Disorders Institute

This screening assessment was reviewed and updated June 2007.


Sun, Sep 7, 2008



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