Common symptoms of anemia include fatigue and weakness, pallor of the skin, dizziness or lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, a rapid or irregular heart rate, and cold hands and feet. Specific symptoms include pica (cravings for non-food items such as dirt), brittle hair and nails, and inflammation of the tongue that causes it to become sore or smooth. Compensatory action of the heart may lead to its enlargement.
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