My doctor says I have iron deficiency anemia and should take iron. How do I know if my iron deficiency is caused by something more serious, like celiac disease?

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Dr. Andrea Ruman, MD (Internist) answered

So your doctor draws some standard blood tests and sees that you have iron deficiency anemia. He or she sends you home with iron tablets an...

I recently started getting an upset stomach after eating milk products, and I've never had that problem before. Is it possible to develop lactose intolerance, or other types of food intolerance, as you get older?

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Dr. Andrea Ruman, MD (Internist) answered

Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest lactose, a sugar found in milk and milk products. Lactose intolerance is caused by a deficie...

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Acid reflux, otherwise known as gastroesophageal reflux, is the involuntary movement of stomach contents, including stomach acid, up into t...

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Dr. Andrea Ruman, MD (Internist) answered

Sugar-free gum is a better option than gum containing sucrose to help prevent tooth decay or cavities. Most sugar-free gum contains sorbito...

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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder affecting about one in five American adults. It commonly involves a variety of symptoms...

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