Iron Deficiency Anemia: Symptoms & Signs

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Iron deficiency anemia doesn't cause symptoms right away. The symptoms, which develop slowly over time, may include the following:

dizziness or lightheadedness

headache

irritability

less endurance in exercise

pale skin and eyes, called pallor

pica, a condition in which the person craves nonfood items such as ice

shortness of breath, especially with exercise

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Author: Thomas Fisher, MD
Reviewer: Kimberly A. Tessmer, RD, LD
Date Reviewed: 06/26/01

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