{"id":9037,"date":"2019-11-13T16:27:30","date_gmt":"2019-11-13T21:27:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/?post_type=mpl_conditions&p=9037"},"modified":"2026-01-14T16:34:02","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T21:34:02","slug":"iron-deficiency-treatment","status":"publish","type":"mpl_conditions","link":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/conditions\/iron-deficiency-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Iron Deficiency"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","acf":{"hero_headline":"Iron Deficiency anemia treatment, diagnosis & prescriptions.","meta_description":"Suffering from iron deficiency? Get advice and treatment options from the comfort of your home. Talk to a doctor online now.","condition_tabs":[{"tab_content":[{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Can I talk to a doctor on Maple about my iron deficiency?","accordion_intro":"

Yes. In some cases, a doctor on Maple can help you diagnose iron deficiency or manage a previously diagnosed case online. They\u2019ll be able to provide advice, write necessary prescriptions, order lab tests, and recommend an appropriate course of treatment.<\/p>\n

If the doctor suspects you have a more serious problem, they may suggest for you to go to a clinic for a thorough physical examination.<\/p>\n","accordion_content":"","accordion_more_text":"See more","accordion_less_text":"See less"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Can I get a prescription on Maple?","accordion_intro":"

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Yes, our physicians can prescribe medications online during your consultation. Once you accept a prescription, you\u2019ll have the option to pick it up from any pharmacy or to have it delivered right to your door at no additional cost.<\/span><\/p>\n

You can visit our\u00a0How it Works<\/a>\u00a0page to learn more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","accordion_content":"","accordion_more_text":"See more","accordion_less_text":"See less"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"What is iron deficiency anemia? ","accordion_intro":"

Iron deficiency anemia is a common type of anemia, a condition in which blood lacks enough healthy red blood cells that carry oxygen around the body. Iron deficiency anemia is caused by a lack of iron in your body and diet.<\/p>\n","accordion_content":"","accordion_more_text":"See more","accordion_less_text":"See less"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Is anemia and iron deficiency the same thing? ","accordion_intro":"

Iron deficiency is a type of anemia. Anemia is a condition that occurs when you lack enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen throughout your body, and it can be caused by a number of different things.<\/span><\/p>\n","accordion_content":"","accordion_more_text":"See more","accordion_less_text":"See less"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Can iron deficiency occur without anemia? ","accordion_intro":"

Yes. It\u2019s possible to have iron deficiency without having anemia, when iron levels in the blood drop. It\u2019s actually more common than iron deficiency anemia.<\/span><\/p>\n","accordion_content":"","accordion_more_text":"See more","accordion_less_text":"See less"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"What are the symptoms of iron deficiency anemia? ","accordion_intro":"

Symptoms of iron deficiency anemia include:<\/span><\/p>\n