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What are common symptoms of iron deficiency anemia?

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Symptoms of iron-deficiency anemia is:
*fatigue
*feel dizzy
*be grumpy
*headaches
*look pale
*short of breath
*have trouble concentrating
for more info about any type of anemia go to webmd and search anemia or if you are looking for the type of anemia type in iron-deficiency anemia, vitm B12 deficiency anemia, etc., etc.

Possible symptoms include:

Chest pain
Dizziness or light-headedness (especially when standing up or with exertion)
Fatigue or lack of energy
Headaches
Problems concentrating
Shortness of breath (especially during exercise)

Some types of anemia may have other symptoms, such as:

Constipation
Problems thinking
Tingling

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000560.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anemia#Signs_and_symptoms
http://www.medicinenet.com/anemia/page4.htm#awhatare

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