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What are the signs and symptoms of iron deficiency anemia?

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Some signs and symptoms of iron deficiency anemia include:

1. Fatigue and weakness
2. Pale skin
3. Shortness of breath
4. Dizziness or lightheadedness
5. Cold hands and feet
6. Headaches
7. Brittle nails
8. Chest pain
9. Rapid heartbeat or palpitations
10. Restless legs syndrome
11. Pica (craving non-nutritive substances like ice, dirt, or starch)
12. Difficulty concentrating or cognitive problems
13. Hair loss
14. Sore or inflamed tongue
15. Decreased immune function, leading to frequent infections.
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11 hours ago
Signs and Symptoms of Iron Deficiency Anemia:

Early Stages:

- Fatigue and weakness
- Pale skin due to reduced hemoglobin levels
- Brittle nails
- Shortness of breath
- Headaches
- Cold intolerance

Moderate Stages:

- Increased heart rate (tachycardia)
- Enlarged spleen (splenomegaly)
- Restless legs syndrome
- Numbness or tingling in hands and feet
- Impaired cognitive function

Advanced Stages (Severe Anemia):

- Chest pain (angina)
- Heart failure
- Confusion and disorientation
- Coma

Additional Symptoms in Pregnant Women:

- Pregnancy-induced hypertension
- Premature birth
- Low birthweight babies

Rare but Potential Symptoms:

- Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) due to inflamed esophagus (Plummer-Vinson syndrome)
- Gastroparesis (delayed stomach emptying)
- Hair loss
- Persistent diarrhea
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