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Health TopicsanemiaMy story: Julie and IDA

My story: Julie and IDA

Written by Jameson Kowalczyk. Medically reviewed in June 2023 by Megan Burke, MD.

Updated on October 25, 2024

A severe Crohn's flare-up sent Julie to the ER. Crohn's disease was not allowing her body to properly absorb iron, leading to iron-deficiency anemia and the need for an iron infusion. Watch Julie's story of taking back control.

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