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- Long live the iron!
- Long live the iron
- Compensate for a shortcoming in time
- Why oral iron administration first?
Long live the iron!
Iron deficiency is one of the most common deficiency symptoms worldwide. The rate of people affected by iron deficiency is significantly higher in underdeveloped countries than in economically strong countries. Dr. Dr. Peter Nielsen from the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf: "The WHO annual report from 2002 described iron deficiency as one of the ten major risk factors for disease, disability and death worldwide. This is largely due to the one-sided, mostly plant-based diet prevalent in developing countries.
On the other hand, in the well-developed countries, people mainly feed on mixed diet, which in most cases prevents severe iron deficiency. Nevertheless, iron deficiency is a daily topic in the medical practices in Germany.
"Due to today's eating habits, including vegetarian or vegetarian diets, people do not get enough iron, " warns the expert. "In iron deficiency, the body lacks an average of 1-3 g of iron. Since then, a change in diet is no longer enough. This deficit can only be treated by adequately dosed iron medication. "
Long live the iron
A healthy body contains about 3-5 g of iron . Of these, 70 percent are bound to hemoglobin in the blood. Hemoglobin gives the red blood cells their color and transports the inhaled oxygen to the cells.
The rest of the iron is distributed in the body and in the bone marrow. In severe iron deficiency, not enough hemoglobin can be produced and the cells lack oxygen: the body is no longer efficient.
The symptoms are clear: listlessness, lack of concentration, paleness or even hair loss are among the most common signs of iron deficiency. The doctor can easily detect iron deficiency and take appropriate action. Because: enough iron in the blood is vital.
Compensate for a shortcoming in time
In order to get a iron deficiency quickly and effectively under control, the missing iron should be supplied via a well tolerated and highly bioavailable iron preparation, eg with ferro sanol duodenal (pharmacy). The divalent iron is packed here in many small beads with an enteric coating and is so particularly gentle on the stomach. Only in the duodenum, the place of iron absorption, is the iron released quickly and completely.
Why oral iron administration first?
Proven iron deficiency should first be treated with an effective oral iron supplement containing bivalent iron. Most patients manage well with oral iron therapy. Intravenous administration is also effective, but can be problematic in the application (eg risk of allergic reactions) and is relatively expensive. Therefore, intravenous iron should only be used if oral therapy is ineffective or can not be used.
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