How Iron Deficiency Anemia Is Diagnosed
IDA occurs when the body doesn’t have enough of the mineral iron. The body needs iron to make hemoglobin. When there isn’t enough iron in the bloodstream, the rest of the body cannot get the oxygen it needs. Many different things can cause anemia. Often, an underlying condition is a cause, which makes it vital to get a prompt diagnosis and treatment. Your doctor will use a variety of tools to diagnose IDA and its underlying cause....