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Meaning / Definition

Anemia is a condition in which you don't have enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to your tissues. Having anemia may make you feel tired and weak.

There are many forms of anemia, each with its own cause. Loss of blood is the most common cause of anemia. Anemia can be temporary or long term, and it can range from mild to severe.

Treatments for anemia range from taking supplements to undergoing medical procedures. You may be able to prevent some types of anemia by eating a healthy, varied diet.

See your doctor if you suspect you have anemia because anemia can be a sign of serious illnesses.

Causes and Effects

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Signs and Symptoms

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Many cases of anemia are considered mild, but even mild anemia can cause symptoms and may require treatment. More severe forms are less common but can lead to a host of complications, some of them quite serious, such as organ damage or heart failure. Symptoms of anemia include:

• Fatigue(Fatigue or tiredness should be distinguished from words like sleepiness or drowsiness. Fatigue is a perceived lack of energy. It may represent mental or physical exhaustion.)

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Prevention and Treatment

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Many types of anemia can't be prevented. However, you can help avoid iron deficiency anemia and vitamin deficiency anemias by choosing a diet that includes a variety of vitamins and nutrients, including:

• Iron. Iron-rich foods include beef and other meats, beans, lentils, iron-fortified cereals, dark green leafy vegetables, and dried fruit.
• Folate. This nutrient, and its synthetic form folic acid, can be found in citrus fruits and juices, bananas, dark green leafy vegetables, legumes, and fortified breads, cereals and pasta.
• Vitamin B-12. This vitamin is found naturally in meat and dairy products. It's also added to some cereals and soy products, such as soy milk.
• Vitamin C. Foods containing vitamin C — such as citrus fruits, melons and berries — help increase iron absorption.

Consider genetic counseling if you have a family history of anemia

If you have a family history of an inherited anemia, such as sickle cell anemia or thalassemia, talk to your doctor and possibly a genetic counselor about your risk and what risks you may pass on to your children.

Link to Other Illnesses or Diseases

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References

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http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/anemia/basics/definition/con-20026209