When It’s More Than Just Fatigue: Understanding the Intersection of IBS, Iron Deficiency and Anemia
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and iron deficiency may occur together and for a few reasons. As we know, IBS causes a symphony of life-altering symptoms including abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation, as well as secondary symptoms like fatigue, anxiety, and low mood. Iron deficiency in its later stages can also lead to tiredness and depressive-type symptoms, which when compounded with IBS is not very much fun!
There may be a few reasons why these conditions occur together including restrictive eating, malabsorption issues, and poor compliance with iron supplements. Let’s explore further about iron deficiency symptoms and risk factors, and how you can help to optimize your iron levels while also managing your IBS so you can feel better, all around!
Read my guest article with FODMAP Everyday to find out all about how to manage iron deficiency and anemia when you have IBS.
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