Iron deficiency  is a serious medical condition that needs attention. It usually brought about by varied factors including poor lifestyle and lack of a balance diet. 

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The condition can take a toll in your body by causing anemia if not diagnosed on time. 

Here are the signs and symptoms of iron deficiency you need to know;

You are constantly craving ice.

This condition can be as a result of many factors or complications. Nevertheless, in most cases, it usually associated with iron deficiency. 

Therefore, be in the know and start taking early precautions before the condition gets out of hand.

Dry and cracked lips

In most instances, dry and cracked lips are caused by little humidity in the air during the winter months. However, the condition can also be as a result of iron deficiency.

Brittle or spoon-shaped nails

Although they may seem unrelated to the rest of your body, your nails can actually say a lot about your health . clubbed or weak fingernails can be a clear indication that something is wrong in your body. That is, you have insufficient iron in the body.

Another sign that should be at the back of your include cravings for things that aren’t food

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