can anemia cause sores in mouth
Iron Deficiency, Anemia & Sores. A blood test can determine if you have iron-deficiency anemia. Photo Credit JPC-PROD/iStock/Getty Images. Anemia can cause sores around the mouth as well as tenderness and dryness in the mouth, tongue and throat. Iron-deficiency anemia occurs when there is not adequate iron to form enough healthy red blood cells or erythrocytes.