Symptoms Of An Iron Deficiency

Cold Hands And Feet

Once again, the lessened amount of oxygen flowing throughout the body because of the lower iron and hemoglobin is what brings the symptom of cold hands and feet to the forefront of indicating an iron deficiency. This is simply because there is less oxygen and blood flowing to the hands and feet, which increases their sensitivity to the cold. Individuals may find they either get cold more easily, or seem to have perpetually cold hands and feet, even if its warm around them. Of course, an iron deficiency cannot be diagnosed solely on cold hands and feet, since this is also a key symptom of Raynaud's phenomenon, so more signs are needed.