10 Iron Deficiency Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #7: Mouth and Tongue Sores
Low levels of iron in the body can lead to the development of sores on the mouth and tongue. When there is not enough iron for proper hemoglobin production, the body tissues and organs will not get the necessary amount of oxygen needed.
As the tongue is the most visible muscle, the lack of oxygen will lead to the development of sores. Cracking on the side of the mouth, unilateral or bilateral, is also a common sign of iron deficiency.
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