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2. Neuroferritinopathy - Wikipedia

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   These symptoms include chorea, dystonia, and cognitive deficits which worsen with age. [2] [3] This disorder is autosomal dominant [4] and is caused by mutations in the gene encoding the light chain subunit of the ferritin protein. Wild type ferritin functions as a buffer for iron, sequestering it and controlling its release.

3. Iron deficiency - Wikipedia

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   Iron deficiency, or sideropenia, is the state in which a body lacks enough iron to supply its needs. Iron is present in all cells in the human body and has several vital functions, such as carrying oxygen to the tissues from the lungs as a key component of the hemoglobin protein, acting as a transport medium for electrons within the cells in the form of cytochromes, and facilitating oxygen ...

4. Can I be iron deficient but not anemic? What to know. - AOL

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   Ferritin is a biomarker that reflects iron stores in the body. Testing ferritin levels on a blood panel is one of the diagnostic thresholds of diagnosing iron deficiency, says von Drygalski. The ...

5. Latent iron deficiency - Wikipedia

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   Stage 1 is characterized by loss of bone marrow iron stores while hemoglobin and serum iron levels remain normal. Serum ferritin falls to less than 20 ng/mL. Increased iron absorption, a compensatory change, results in an increased amount of transferrin and consequent increased iron-binding capacity. [4] Stage 2 – Erythropoiesis is impaired ...

6. 7 Early Signs of Hair Thinning & How to Stop It - AOL

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   3. More Visible Scalp. Diffuse thinning — a type of hair loss affecting the entire scalp — results in baldness that starts from the back or crown rather than from the front hairline.

7. Hair Loss: How Much is Normal? And When Should You See Your ...

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   Causes of hair loss. This could be a range of things from stress to too much daily manipulation. Genetics (Androgenetic Alopecia): "Genetic predisposition is a common cause of hair loss, with ...

8. Iron-deficiency anemia - Wikipedia

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   Iron-deficiency anemia is anemia caused by a lack of iron. [3] Anemia is defined as a decrease in the number of red blood cells or the amount of hemoglobin in the blood. [3] When onset is slow, symptoms are often vague such as feeling tired, weak, short of breath, or having decreased ability to exercise. [1]

9. 8 Autoimmune Diseases That Cause Hair Loss - AOL

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   Alopecia Areata. Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition that affects about 2 percent of the population. It occurs when your immune system attacks your hair follicles. This can damage your ...