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I was losing hair/ brittle was told to take 65 mg of iron after a blood test. should i be worried about my heart? i forgot to mention the fluttering.

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Dr. Otto Placik answered

Yes: If you are experiencing fluttering of your heart, you need an EKG to evaluate your heart rhythm.

Dr Hodge and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/31/2015

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A member asked:

I was losing hair/ brittle was told to take 65 mg of iron after a blood test. should i be worried about my heart? i forgot to mention the fluttering.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Otto Placik answered

Dr Hodge and another doctor agreed

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