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My Story: Nikkie and IDA

Written by Jameson Kowalczyk. Medically reviewed in January 2023 by Mark Arredondo, MD.

Iron-deficiency anemia, or IDA, is when you have unhealthy blood cells due to not having enough iron present in the body. In this video, Nikkie shares her IDA diagnosis story and the importance of seeking treatment for this type of anemia.

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