10. The Other Signs
There are several other uncommon symptoms. Cravings for strange foods is called pica. You may want to eat paper, dirt, ice, chalk or clay. This can be a symptom of anemia. When your body tissues are lacking in oxygen, you may start to feel anxious. Once your levels of iron have been corrected, your anxiety should disappear. Your feet and hands may become cold because they are not receiving enough oxygen. Your immune system requires iron. If your levels are too low, you can experience more illnesses or have infections more often. This is because your immune system is not performing optimally.
