Anemia: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnostic Tests, and Treatments

Anemia
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Anemia
Anemia is a health condition where one lacks adequate hemoglobin or red blood cells. The body lacks adequate iron that produces hemoglobin, which affects the flow of oxygen to other body organs (Saxena et al., 2018). Resultantly, the victim may experience symptoms such as dizziness, pallor skin, shortness of breath or fast heartbeat, lightheadedness and headaches, and fatigue. These symptoms are prevalent because the oxygen from the lungs does not reach other body organs, which signals inefficiency. Common types of anemia include aplastic, hemolytic, vitamin B12 deficiency, and iron deficiency.
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Aplastic

Bone marrow makes inadequate new blood cells
Drawn from acquired conditions, including HIV and exposure to toxins, including benzene and pesticides

Heart failure
Arrhythmias
Bleeding nails and gums
Skin pallor
Cold feet and hands
Headache
Chest pains

Blood tests
Bone marrow biopsy

Bone marrow transplantation for young adults
Immunosuppression among elderly
Blood transfusions
Improving the quality of life

Hemolytic