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  • Male
  • 40 Years
  • 11/05/2023

Can a low iron deficiency cause cancer?

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Dr. Dr Ezhilarasan Ml

Dr Ezhilarasan Ml

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  • MBBS
  • 6+ Yrs
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There is very less evidence that iron deficiency leads to cancer. However, few research papers indicates that blood loss can result in colon cancer and uterine cancer.

Dr. Ezhilarasan Suggests...

Take a Uric Acid Test Test or Take a CARDIAC ENZYMES (CPK, CKMB, AST, LDH) Test

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