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Iron deficiency can cause dizziness if only is associated with anemia? i don't think i have anemia , im not pregnant and i don't think the iron deficie
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Basically True: Low iron in the body should not cause trouble until anemia appears. Then symptoms can include dizziness, although general weakness, fatigue, shortness of breath and no stamina are more common.
Answered 3/5/2014
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