Anaemia and iron
Tiredness, haemoglobin results, iron and what helps.
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Tiredness, haemoglobin results, iron and what helps.
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- Iron tablets make me feel sick and constipated. Is that normal, and can I stop them? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person Stomach upset is one of the commonest side effects of iron tablets: nausea, stomach pain, constipation or loose stools. Dark or black stools are also expected while taking iron. These effects are a common reason women stop early, and before stopping it is worth telling your… Published 28 Sept 2026· English
- My Hb is low in the blood test. What does that number actually mean? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person Hb stands for haemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. A result below the lab's reference range means anaemia; how far below tells a clinician how significant it is. For non-pregnant adult women the WHO uses 12 g/dL as the usual cut-off, with a different… Published 28 Sept 2026· English
- I feel tired and breathless all the time. Could it be anaemia? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person It could be, and it is worth a simple blood test to find out. Anaemia means you have fewer red blood cells or less haemoglobin than usual, so less oxygen reaches the body. Common signs are tiredness, breathlessness on stairs, a racing heart, headaches, looking pale, feeling… Published 28 Sept 2026· English
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