What is anemia?
Anemia refers to any condition in which the number of red blood cells (RBCs) in the body or the amount… [more]
What are the symptoms of anemia?
Anemia often begins with no symptoms. As the condition
worsens, symptoms may start to appear and may continue to get… [more]
What causes anemia?
Anemia has several causes. In general, anemia occurs when
the number of RBCs or the amount of hemoglobin in them… [more]
Who is at risk for anemia?
There are many possible causes for anemia and several
different factors may put you at increased risk of the condition.… [more]
How do I know if I have anemia?
Diagnosing anemia involves determining if the number of RBCs
or level of hemoglobin in your blood is low. Often, once… [more]
What treatments are available for anemia?
The treatment for anemia depends on its cause:
Iron
deficiency anemia is treated with iron supplements (Feratab, Fer-Iron,
Slow-FE) to… [more]
How can I prevent anemia?
Some types of anemia cannot be prevented, such as sickle cell anemia. However, you can
help prevent iron-deficiency anemia and… [more]
When should I seek medical care?
If you are experiencing fatigue and weakness for unknown
reasons, you should see your doctor. Anemia is relatively common, especially… [more]
More information about anemia
Healia Resources
Online health communities for anemia
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search for anemia
Medical journals search for anemia
Clinical trials search for… [more]