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I was just diagnosed with anemia and its very low. can this cause chest pain?

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Dr. Michael Dugan answered

Specializes in Hematology

Yes: But it would be suprising to cause significant pain in a fairly healthy 37 yo.

Dr Szawaluk agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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