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2. Anemia - Wikipedia

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   Anemia or anaemia (British English) is a blood disorder in which the blood has a reduced ability to carry oxygen. This can be due to a lower than normal number of red blood cells, a reduction in the amount of hemoglobin available for oxygen transport, or abnormalities in hemoglobin that impair its function. [3] [4]

3. Iron-deficiency anemia - Wikipedia

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   Iron-deficiency anemia is anemia caused by a lack of iron. [3] Anemia is defined as a decrease in the number of red blood cells or the amount of hemoglobin in the blood. [3] When onset is slow, symptoms are often vague such as feeling tired, weak, short of breath, or having decreased ability to exercise. [1]

4. Nutritional anemia - Wikipedia

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   Nutritional anemia can be caused by a lack of iron, protein, vitamin B12, and other vitamins and minerals that are needed for the formation of hemoglobin. However, Iron deficiency anemia is the most common nutritional disorder. [7] Signs of anemia include cyanosis, jaundice, and easy bruising. [7]

5. Can I be iron deficient but not anemic? What to know. - AOL

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   Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us. ... In women, iron deficiency anemia has also been linked to mortality during pregnancy, ...

6. Pernicious anemia - Wikipedia

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   Pernicious anemia due to autoimmune problems occurs in about one per 1000 people in the US. Among those over the age of 60, about 2% have the condition. [8] It more commonly affects people of northern European descent. [2] Women are more commonly affected than men. [15] With proper treatment, most people live normal lives. [5]

7. Folate deficiency - Wikipedia

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   Signs of folate deficiency anemia most of the time are subtle. [4] Anemia (macrocytic, megaloblastic anemia) can be a sign of advanced folate deficiency in adults. [1] Folate deficiency anemia may result in feeling tired, weakness, changes to the color of the skin or hair, open sores on the mouth, shortness of breath, palpitations, lightheadedness, cold hands and feet, headaches, easy bleeding ...