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What happens if you leave anemia untreated for too long?
What happens if you leave anemia untreated for too long?
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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Can shortness of breath at night be related to iron deficiency?
Yes, shortness of breathe at night or morning can indicate that you might have anemia. Get a blood test done to confirm the same.
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
Why might I have difficult or labored breathing?
The symptoms of anemia comprises of breathlessness, fatigue, brittle nails, chest pain and unexplained paleness of the skin.
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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
Does soy increase hemoglobin?
There is no evidence that soy increases hemoglobin count in the body.
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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