Anemia is when you don't
have enough red blood cells. Since red blood cells carry oxygen,
you can probably guess what the symptoms of anemia might be: no
energy, easily out of breath, pale and washed-out looking--in other
words, long-lasting general blahs. Anemia is always due to some
other condition, and this is why you need a doctor’s help
to find out just why you’re anemic. Because of their periods,
women will always have the most trouble with anemia. But the list
of conditions causing anemia is huge, from troublesome bleeding
hemorrhoids to kidney failure. Or it might be something really simple--taking
too much aspirin or not getting enough vitamin B.
Self diagnosis for anemia is not a good idea, even if you're sure
you’ve got all the symptoms. See your doctor about a blood
test, then come back to this WholeHealth Chicago Healing Center
for a visit. We'll be glad to help!
On the other hand, if you know right now that you're anemic,
and your doctor has said you need more iron (the most common type
of anemia) or some more vitamins (the second most common), then
you've definitely come to the right place.
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