13 Common Symptoms and Signs of Iron Deficiency

2. Paleness of the Skin and Lower Eyelid

Since anemia causes a lack of red blood cells within the body, people that have it are often more pale in color. Another way to check is by pulling down the lower lid and seeing if it’s also extremely pale or even yellowish in color. Since the protein hemoglobin also gives blood cells its red color, when there are lower levels than usual, the blood also ends up looking less red. Skin tends to look less rosy or pink in color and ends up looking rather pale. It can also be seen in the face, gums, inside the lips and even on the nails.