ANEMIA
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Anemia is a condition that develops when your blood produces a lower-than-normal amount of healthy red blood cells. If you have anemia, your body does not get enough oxygen-rich blood. The lack of oxygen can make you feel tired or weak.
Symptoms
- Blue color to the whites of the eyes.
- Brittle nails.
- Desire to eat ice or other non-food things (pica syndrome)
- Lightheadedness when you stand up.
- Pale skin color.
- Shortness of breath with mild activity or even at rest.
- Sore or inflamed tongue.
- Mouth ulcers.
Treatment
Iron supplements can increase the iron in your body. This may help treat iron-deficiency anemia. Iron supplements are generally not given to people who do not have iron-deficiency anemia because too much iron can damage your organs. Vitamin B12 supplements or shots can help treat vitamin B12–deficiency anemia.
Diagnosis
To diagnose anemia, your health care provider is likely to ask you about your medical and family history, do a physical exam, and order blood tests. Tests might include: Complete blood count (CBC). A CBC is used to count the number of blood cells in a sample of blood