Can Low Iron Cause Throat Tightness? Understanding Plummer-Vinson Syndrome
                                
                                
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                                According to the World Health Organization, iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency worldwide. While often associated with fatigue and pale skin, many are unaware that a severe and chronic form of this deficiency can also cause throat tightness, a condition known as Plummer-Vinson syndrome.