What are the common symptoms of iron deficiency anemia?

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Dr Yusuf Mohammad

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The most common symptoms of iron deficiency (anemia) are fatigue, rapid heartbeats, shortness of breathe, headache and unexplained generalised weakness.

Dr. Yusuf Suggests...

Take a Tc Dc Platelets Test or Take a AMH Test (Anti Mullerian Hormone) Test

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Answered 24/07/2025

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