Is it possible to have too much iron in your system?!
Question: If yes, what will happen to you as a result of it?
Answers: If yes, what will happen to you as a result of it?
There is a genetic disease called hemochromatosis, where the body retains too much iron, but you can also simply take in too much if you take high dose iron supplements. The symtoms include fatigue, which might lead you to believe you are anemic and increase your iron intake- compounding the problem. It also can cause abdominal cramps, weakness, joint pain, nausea and vomiting, and constipation. Too much iron also threatens the liver, and can cause you not to absorb the amount of zinc you need to stay healthy. Chronic retention of too much iron also increases your risk for arteriosclerosis, therefore raising your risk for stroke or heart attack. Iron is not excreted from the body, it is stored for future use. It's also important not to confuse iron with hemoglobin. You can be anemic and yet have plenty of iron in your body. In that case, what you may lack are the B complex vitamins that will enable you to use the iron you already have. Too much iron is probably more dangerous for you than too little, as a matter of fact, and before you take iron supplements, you should have yourself tested to determine if you actually need it. Since your body will store all that you can provide, you could take too much of it for your own good. Just because it's a needed vitamin or mineral doesn't mean it's good for you in high amounts. All of the vitamins and minerals are toxic in large quantities, and those which are stored in fat, or like iron- all over the body, can actually do more harm than good if you take in too much.
you can have hard bowel movements, and a metalic taste in your mouth
Yes it's called Iron Overload Disorder. It can affect the kidneys and the heart.
Body as a whole
Dehydration
Low blood sugar
Accumulation of fluids in the lungs
Fever
Skin
Bluish colored lips and fingernails
Loss of color from the skin (pallor)
Flushing
Gastrointestinal
Vomiting blood
Diarrhea
Black and, possibly, bloody stools
Nausea
Scarring of stomach and bowels (in serious cases)
Metallic taste in mouth
Heart and blood vessels
Low blood pressure
Fast and weak pulse
Nervous system
Drowsiness
Lack of desire to do anything
Dizziness
Headache
Chills
Shock
Coma (may occur within 1/2 to 1 hour after an overdose)
Convulsions
Yes. Maybe ur diet is improper or the digestive system is not working properly.
Clean ur digestive system, and observe fast or deduced eating if u cannot have fast. Prefer more liquid diet.
Problem can be in the bowel movement.
Yes. It's a condition called Hemochromatosis. It can build up in your organs and cause problems. It's an inherited condition that is treated by the regular letting of blood.
A person can still have a low haemoglobin - be anaemic when they have the condition. Can be tricky to manage.
That is why if you ever think you are anaemic because of heavy periods see your doctor for a haemoglobin check before putting yourself on iron supplements. You may have the condition and not know it. Often the signs and symptoms don't show up until it is quite advanced.
Yes.
It can build up in the liver and cause hemachromatosis (sp). Bad news, that.