6. Dizziness
Yet another symptom that is commonly associated with low levels of iron is dizziness. The cause of iron deficiency related dizziness is the same reason why low levels of iron cause headaches. Since iron is responsible for creating hemoglobin, the protein that produces red blood cells, if you aren’t getting enough iron, your body isn’t producing the number of red blood cells that it needs.
As a result, your body – including your brain – isn’t getting the vital oxygen that it needs. If the oxygen supply to your brain is depleted, you could end up experiencing dizziness. This dizziness can come on suddenly and is very common when standing up quickly from a seated position. In extreme cases, the dizziness can be so intense that it leads to feelings of vertigo or can make you pass out. If you are suffering from chronic dizziness, have your iron levels checked.