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Could having a cold cause anemia / iron deficiency to get worse?
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No it will not: Not cold can not make iron deficiency anemia worse.
Answered 8/13/2012
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Yes it can: Having a virus can suppress the bone marrow, making an anemia worse, no matter what the cause. The virus basically interferes with the body's ability to produce new red blood cells. It will not make the iron deficiency worse, but it will make the anemia worse (and the symptoms from being anemic).
Answered 12/31/2012
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