Sideropenic syndrome

Sideropenic syndrome (Latin siderus - iron + Greek penia - lack; synonyms: synd. matornia, iron deficiency or anemia) is a pathological condition characterized by a decrease in the level of hemoglobin in the blood due to lack of iron. To understand this syndrome, it is important to know what is happening in our body. When we eat food, our bodies absorb carbohydrates and fats first, and our blood becomes richer in energy. Iron is an essential microelement for our body. It is necessary for the production of hemoglobin, a protein that carries oxygen between body tissues. With its deficiency, hypoxia occurs, i.e. low oxygen concentration in the blood. In this case, disturbances may occur in the functioning of various organs and systems of the body, for example, the nervous system or the circulatory system.

Symptoms of sideropenia syndrome are fatigue, drowsiness, dizziness, pale skin, hair loss, brittle nails, visual impairment, headaches, pain and decreased overall performance. Clinical manifestations of decreased iron levels in the body are varied and depend on the degree of deficiency. The first sign of hypoxia may be small changes in condition, then the signs begin to increase and worsen over time. Despite the existence