What is RATIONALE? A discussion of the reasons behind how a decision was made. Rationales document why the choice was made, how it was developed, what assumptions were used and why the conclusion is realistic. More On This Topic.
Initially, iron deficiency anemia can be so mild that it goes unnoticed. But as the body becomes more deficient in iron and anemia worsens, the signs and symptoms intensify. Iron deficiency anemia signs and symptoms may include: Extreme fatigue. Weakness. Pale skin. Chest pain, fast heartbeat or shortness of breath. Headache, dizziness or lightheadedness. Cold hands and feet.
Symptoms of iron-deficiency anemia include muscle burning, shortness of breath during exercise, nausea, frequent infections, respiratory illnesses and a pale, washed-out appearance.ost iron-deficient endurance athletes have a stage 1 deficiency; meaning iron reserves in the body are exhausted. Stage 1, or nonanemic iron deficiency, is diagnosed when ferritin (storage form of iron) levels drop below a blood level of 12 ug/dl.