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While a person can often have no symptoms of iron deficiency anemia, weakness, fatigue, pallor (looking pale), irritability, headache, and poor exercise tolerance can be present. Pica (craving and eating for non-nutritive substances) is sometimes present as well, particularly for ice, and even clay or soil.^[1]^[2]

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⚠️ Warning: When symptoms might be serious

Iron deficiency anemia can also present alongside abdominal pain, changes in bowel habits, weight loss, trouble swallowing, and blood in the stool or urine. These symptoms can occur because of a separate serious condition (which has caused iron deficiency anemia), so they warrant immediate investigation if one or more of them are present. If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, it may be best to talk to your healthcare provider.^[1]

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What are the main signs and symptoms of iron deficiency anemia?

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