Anemia - Causes, Symptoms, Treatments and Prevention

Anemia (also known as Iron-poor blood, Low blood, Tired blood)
Anemia is a condition in which your blood has a lower-than-normal amount of red blood cells or hemoglobin.
Hemoglobin is an iron-rich protein that helps red blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. If you have anemia, your body does not get enough oxygen-rich blood. This can cause you to feel tired or weak. You may also have shortness of breath, dizziness, headaches, or an irregular heartbeat.
There are many types and causes of anemia. Mild anemia is a common and treatable condition that can occur in anyone. Some people are at a higher risk for anemia, including women during their menstrual periods and pregnancy and people who donate blood frequently, do not get enough iron or certain vitamins, or take certain medicines or treatments, such as chemotherapy for cancer.
Anemia may also be a sign of a more serious condition. It may result from chronic bleeding in the stomach. Chronic inflammation from an infection, kidney disease, cancer, or autoimmune diseases can also cause the body to make fewer red blood cells.
Your doctor will consider your medical history and physical exam and test results when diagnosing and treating anemia. He or she will use a simple blood test to confirm that you have low amounts of red blood cells or hemoglobin. For some types of mild to moderate anemia, your doctor may recommend over-the-counter or prescription iron supplements, certain vitamins, intravenous iron therapy, or medicines that make your body produce more red blood cells. To prevent anemia in the future, your doctor may also suggest healthy eating changes. If you have severe anemia, your doctor may recommend red blood cell transfusions.

[@X_Mysterium]

i once ran a mile while having severe anemia, i fainted and went to the emergency room, yeah so if you have anemia dont tire yourself

[@starlite7785]

You are right I feel that way as well. Do you experience dizziness as well?

[@isayreyes5884]

It's quite hard not to tire myself when the people around me keeps telling me to do this and that, and doesn't understand what it feels to be anemic

[@shamsihamd7204]

Seriously... Hvng cough and cold I was hardly coughing nd feeling dizzy

[@TheNature-ii9le]

Any one get any solution for anemia?

[@ceciliaochayi7118]

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[@rehealthify243]

Thank you for your comment. We recommend people talk to their healthcare provider or pharmacist regarding all things treatment related.

[@intensegaming9256]

I have a uti for month and I have anemia in one of my test symptoms come and go. I’ve lost10lb in a month don’t know what to do since doctor tell me I’m ok felling really sick . I hate USA hospitals

[@jacqueslee2592]

Exactly. American health care system robs and sickens people. The insurance and health care costs are sufficient to suffocate someone.

[@nadieloca1605]

I have anemia but my Iron is too harsh to my stomach and causes me constipation

[@TheNature-ii9le]

How are you now ? Did medicine give you results?

[@amruthakashamalla5768]

🙏

[@AnthyMelange]

Oh shoot… my anemia is actually getting worse 👀

[@starlite7785]

What are your symptoms?

[@AnthyMelange]

@@starlite7785 I was borderline years ago and now I’m diagnosed to have mild anemia. Daily fatigue no matter what I do. And I get dizzy and sick if I stay in the hot shower too long. However taking Flintstones Vitamins with iron has helped! 🙌

[@starlite7785]

@@AnthyMelange thankyou for replying i have symptoms very similar to yours the dizziness being the most troubling for me. My anemia is due to heavy menstruation caused by a fibroid. Lately the dizziness has been causing so much anxiety i have issues with my neck as well. I don't know how to identify cervical related dizziness to anemia. When you get dizzy does it happen with neck movement while sitting down? Like a heavy sensation in the head? I also find i get dizzy after a shower or on a hot day when I prespire. Do you find that too?

[@starlite7785]

@@AnthyMelange i take triple amount the iron tabs and feel so sick .

[@AnthyMelange]

@@starlite7785 did your doctor prescribe you to take that much iron?