I have been getting really bad dizzy spells for a few weeks now. Before we moved my doctor told me I could be anemic, which is commen in girls, and ordered some blood tests. However we moved before I could get them done, and now we dont have insurance yet, so I cant get the bloodwork done. My mom bought some iron supplements for me to try. I just wondered, if I'm not iron deficient, will it have any bad side-effects. Can you have too much iron?
2006-11-19 05:19:06 · 5 answers · asked by Emily 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Too much iron can be harmful
The body stores iron very efficiently, and too much iron can be toxic. Haemochromatosis is a condition characterised by excessive iron stores. Some studies suggest that haemochromatosis increases the risk of heart disease and some cancers, such as colorectal cancer. Treatment includes limiting the amount of iron in the diet, and regularly removing blood until iron levels normalise.
2006-11-19 05:25:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can have too much iron as well as other vitamins and mineral. Overdoses which leads to toxicity usually occur over time but the end results can be dangerous if not recognized early on. Usually, the signs of toxicity are the reverse effects of which the vitamin or mineral is helpful. As for the iron, adult women require 18 mgs daily while pregnant women require 30 mgs daily. Therefore, if you are exceeding either of these, cut back.
2006-11-19 05:24:20 · answer #2 · answered by S H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes we get enough iron in the foods we eat , and by taken too much iron , side affects of constipation, and urinary problems , that is why it is hard to find just iron supplements in stores , now a day , cause of the side effects , u could be getting dizzy , form lack of oxigen too. or blood is not flowinf , the way it shold thiugh the veins , and to the brain
2006-11-19 05:53:15 · answer #3 · answered by cathymetro 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you mom look into getting you a whole vitamin supplement instead of the regular kind. These supplements are a lot better for you. You can find these supplements online.
2006-11-19 05:33:20 · answer #4 · answered by Rosey55 D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Low iron motives anemia. i do no longer think they are the comparable thibg. Low iron is the symptom, anemia is the ailment i assume u ought to assert. and simplicity seek for suggestion out of your healthcare expert as to the difference in Iron and folic pills as they are distinctive and easily your healthcare expert can inform you in the event that they're going to help
2016-11-25 19:46:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋