Can iron deficiency anemia cause facial and foot swelling?
Disease description:
Facial and foot swelling—after a hospital checkup, the doctor said it was caused by anemia. Is that possible? Can iron deficiency anemia cause swelling in the face and feet?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
Iron deficiency anemia can lead to facial and leg swelling. When red blood cells and hemoglobin levels decrease in anemia, the colloid osmotic pressure of the blood drops, causing some fluid within blood vessels to leak into the tissue spaces, resulting in edema. Once anemia is confirmed, it is important to promptly visit a hematology department to determine the underlying cause and type of anemia, and to receive appropriate drug treatment to prevent disease progression.
