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A member asked:

Feeling very weak and cold all the time. could this simply be iron deficiency?

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Dr. Leila Hashemi answered

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Tiredness: Hi, it could be Iron deficiency anemia or Thyroid problem or untreated allergy, plz see an MD for further evaluation.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/16/2014

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