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What are the symptoms and causes of anemia?
What are the symptoms and causes of anemia?
What are the symptoms and causes of anemia?
The symptoms of anemia comprises of breathlessness, fatigue, brittle nails, chest pain and unexplained paleness of the skin.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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What happens if your hemoglobin count is 5.6?
5.6 hemoglobin is very low and can lead to dizziness and unexplained fatigue.The doctor may prescribe medications and an iron rich diet to resolve anemia.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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What will happen if the body has a low hemoglobin count?
If your hemoglobin count is low then you are anemic. The body is likely to feel weak, tired and pale because oxygen is not reaching all parts of the body adequately.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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What causes shortness of breath with normal oxygen levels?
With normal oxygen levels one can experience shortness of breathe if they have asthma, heart conditions, anxiety, or certain types of allergies apart from anemia. Consider consulting a doctor.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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What happens if you leave anemia untreated for too long?
Anemia results in a decreased oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood. In the short term, the body can compensate with an increase in heart rate and respiratory rate. If left untreated, anemia can cause multi-organ failure.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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