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My son is always saying hes thirsty no matter how much or when he last drank. i found out today his iron is at 35 could low iron cause this?
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Unlikely: You did not provide his age, but excessive thirst is a cardinal sign of diabetes and you should make sure that your gp evaluates you for it.
Answered 11/26/2013
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