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What is the meaning of anemic?
What is the meaning of anemic?
What is the meaning of anemic?
Anemia is a condition in which the body does not have enough healthy red blood cells. Red blood cells provide oxygen to body tissues. Different types of anemia include: Anemia due to vitamin B12 deficiency
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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What is glycated haemoglobin?
Glycohemoglobin, also known as glycosylated hemoglobin or hemoglobin A1C, is a hemoglobin glucose combination formed nonenzymatically within the cell.
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
Does anemia cause respiratory issues?
If you have anemia, you are likely to suffer from shortness of breathe because there is less oxygen carrying capacity in the cells. Report such issues to a doctor so that you can resolve your anemia and respiratory difficulties.
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
What does 'shortness of breath' actually mean?
Shortness of breathe actually means inability to breathe normally. A person with this condition usually breathes heavily and deeply.
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
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