Voronezh explained why it is dangerous to take iron without tests

Taking iron-containing drugs without preliminary tests and consulting a specialist can be dangerous to health. Excess of this trace element can accumulate in the body and eventually lead to violations of the internal organs. This was told by the doctor of the city polyclinic No. 17 of Tyumen Ekaterina Mazur.

According to the expert, excess iron is not eliminated from the body as easily as some water-soluble vitamins. It can be deposited in the liver, heart and pancreas. In the future, this threatens with violations of heart rhythm and metabolism.

Another danger of self-treatment is that taking medications can hide the symptoms of the diseases that caused the deficiency. Behind the lack of iron are sometimes chronic inflammatory processes or bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract. As a result, a person eliminates individual manifestations, but does not search for their cause.

Fatigue and weakness do not always indicate a lack of iron. Such symptoms may be associated with thyroid disorders, vitamin D deficiency, or chronic stress. Therefore, before starting to take drugs, it is necessary to undergo an examination. The doctor takes into account not only the level of hemoglobin, but also the indicators of ferritin, serum iron, other test results, as well as complaints and the patient's medical history.

With iron deficiency, shortness of breath, constant fatigue, hair loss and brittle nails may appear. With its excess, joint pain, discomfort in the abdomen and heart rhythm disorders are possible.

The doctor recommends not to diagnose yourself by publications on the Internet. If you are concerned about weakness and loss of strength, you should contact a therapist and undergo the necessary examinations. Only after confirming the deficiency, the specialist can choose the appropriate treatment.