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My Story: Nikkie and IDA

By Jameson Kowalczyk

Medically reviewed in December 2020

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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