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Can anemia due to low iron cause joint and muscle pain in the arms, legs, back, hands and feet? will treating the anemia ease the pain?

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Dr. Jimmy Bowen
Dr. Jimmy Bowenanswered
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 36 years experience
Muscle pain: Depending on the degree of anemia and the cause of the anemia the answer is possibly. There are conditions that can cause anemia and muscle pain as symptoms of the disease. If your anemia is treated and you feel better you probably have your answer. If the anemia is improve but you still have muscle pain you should have it evaluated further.
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Dr. Ronald Krauser
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Rheumatology 54 years experience
No: Iron deficiency anemia will not cause joint pain. However, inflammatory arthritic disorders can cause anemia. Have the problem evaluated.
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