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Can Painless Fluttering Sensation In Chest Area Be Due To Iron Deficiency?

For the last week I have been experiencing painless fluttering sensations in the chest area. I also feel slightly short of breath. I am 34 year old female and I am a non smoker and not overweight. I do have a very low iron...could this be a contributing factor?
Tue, 13 Jan 2015
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severe anemia may cause this kind of symptoms due to weakness.

it is one of the common symptoms of severe iron deficiency anemia.

please take appropriate medications for early relief!
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Can Painless Fluttering Sensation In Chest Area Be Due To Iron Deficiency?

severe anemia may cause this kind of symptoms due to weakness. it is one of the common symptoms of severe iron deficiency anemia. please take appropriate medications for early relief!