What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?
Iron deficiency anemia doesn't cause symptoms right away. The symptoms, which develop slowly over time, may include the following:
dizziness or lightheadedness
fatigue and weakness
headache
irritability
less endurance in exercise
pale skin and eyes, called pallor
pica, a condition in which the person craves nonfood items such as ice
rapid heartbeat
shortness of breath, especially with exercise