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Could anemia cause heart problems like dyspnea, palpitations and chest pain?this happened after climbing 9 floors.i have a sedentary life though.

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Dr. Elden Rand answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Yes : Anemia can cause all those symptoms... So will climbing 9 floors for most people. :o).

Answered 11/23/2013

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