Iron deficiency

[T123]

How do doctors test for an iron deficiency anemia and how do they treat it

[Danabzman]

Hello there. Iron deficiency is tested for by a blood test . Usual treatment is by oral tablets (mouth) and can be a course of tablets or a daily top up. The local health centre, your GP, usually monitors your iron quite effectively. Best Wishes.

[Hidden]

Pull your bottom eye lid away from your eye and look at the pale skin under your eye , if it doesn't change to pink more or less instantly you're iron deficient. They will give you iron tablets if you are in need.

[HopingCat]

Blood work and iron pills. My iron was severely low and I had to take 3 pills a day but let me tell you... a couple of days later I felt like I had super powers. So much energy and feeling GREAT. I should really start taking them again. I stopped when I started Zoloft but I'm sure my iron is back to low.

[Funkyfaerie]

Be careful, don't supplement iron on your own, it's easy to overdose and can be dangerous, always see a doctor.