Anemia Symptoms and Diagnosis General anemia


This article discusses the medical condition. For the fern genus, see Anemia (fern) Anemia (AmE)) or anaemia (BrE), from the Greek meaning "without blood", is a deficiency of red blood cells and/or hemoglobin. This results in a reduced ability of blood to transfer oxygen to the tissues, causing hypoxia; since all human cells depend on oxygen for survival, varying degrees of anemia can have a wide range of clinical consequences. Hemoglobin (the oxygen-carrying protein in the red blood ce ...
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Signs and symptoms
... The main symptom of most types of anemia is fatigue. Other signs and symptoms of anemia include: Weakness Pale skin A fast heartbeat Shortness of breath Chest pain Dizziness Cognitive problems Numbnes...
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Causes
... Blood consists of both a liquid called plasma and cells. Floating within the plasma are three types of blood cells: White blood cells. These blood cells fight infection. Platelets. These blood cells h...
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Risk factors
... These factors place you at increased risk of anemia: Poor diet. Anyone — young or old — whose diet is consistently low in iron and vitamins, especially folate, is at risk of anemia. Your b...
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When to seek medical advice
... See your doctor if you''re feeling fatigued for unexplained reasons, especially if you''re at risk of anemia. Some anemias, such as iron deficiency anemia, are common. But don''t assume that if you''r...
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When to seek medical advice
... See your doctor if you''re feeling fatigued for unexplained reasons, especially if you''re at risk of anemia. Some anemias, such as iron deficiency anemia, are common. But don''t assume that if you''r...
Source: MayoClinic

   

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