How is iron-deficiency anemia diagnosed?
Talk to your doctor if you think you might have iron-deficiency anemia. The only reliable way of telling if you are iron deficient is through a complete blood test to look at your iron levels and to check for anemia. You may also need other tests to find out what is causing the iron deficiency.
Your doctor also may:
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- Ask you about your family health history and your own, including how heavy your periods are and if you have any digestive system problems.
- Do a physical exam.
- Talk to you about your diet and the medicine you take.
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