Does iron deficiency anemia cause bone hyperplasia?
Disease description:
I have always had iron deficiency anemia. Recently, I've been feeling discomfort in the bones of my legs. After going to the hospital, the doctor diagnosed me with bone hyperostosis. May I ask whether iron deficiency anemia can cause bone hyperostosis?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Feng
Iron deficiency anemia is a common blood disorder that typically does not lead to skeletal problems such as bone overgrowth. Its main symptoms include pallor, physical weakness, dizziness, and other discomforts. Although these symptoms are distressing, they generally do not directly progress into other diseases. However, the occurrence of anemia always has an underlying cause; if the root cause is not identified and addressed, treating only the symptoms of anemia cannot achieve a complete cure. More importantly, if severe iron deficiency anemia is not treated promptly, it may recur and even become life-threatening. Therefore, once symptoms of anemia appear, individuals should seek medical attention promptly to undergo professional evaluation and treatment, identify the underlying cause, and receive targeted therapy.
