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Can low iron cause joint pain?
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No: Iron overload states (rare) can cause joint pain but iron deficiency does not.
Answered 3/23/2019
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Not per se: Anemia resulting from iron deficiency may cause weakness that may be perceived as joint pain. Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/.
Answered 3/23/2019
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Yes,The human body : Contains about 3.5 to 4.5 g of iron. Two thirds of this is present in blood and the rest is stored in the liver, spleen, bone marrow and muscles. Symptoms of iron deficiency include anemia, fatigue, rapid heartbeat, breathlessness, inability to concentrate, giddiness, disturbed sleep, severe menstrual pain and bleeding, cracks in the corners of the mouth, , mouth ulcers and hair loss.
Answered 2/25/2017
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