Spoon-shaped nails: Concave-shaped nails indicate iron deficiency.
Hair loss: Thinning or shedding hair may indicate iron deficiency.
Pagophagia: Craving and chewing ice due to iron deficiency.
Restless legs: Uncontrollable urge to move legs during rest.
Anguished tongue: Painful, swollen, or inflamed tongue (glossitis)
.
Swallowing issues: Iron deficiency can cause swallowing difficulties.
Palpitations: Irregular or rapid heartbeat can signal deficiency.
Brain fog: Difficulty concentrating and mental sluggishness.
Brittle bones: Increased risk of osteoporosis due to iron deficien
cy.
Pica cravings: Craving non-food items like ice or dirt.
Cold intolerance: Feeling excessively cold, especially in extremit
ies.
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