Anemia

Anemia is a condition in which there is a decrease in red blood cells and enough oxygen is not carried by these cells to various organs. There can be many causes of anemia which include nutritional deficiencies like iron and vitamin B12, increased breakdown of red blood cells, and decreased production of red blood cells. Patients usually develop weakness and tiredness.

What are the 5 symptoms of anemia?

Iron deficiency anemia signs and symptoms may include:

Extreme fatigue.
Weakness.
Pale skin.
Chest pain, fast heartbeat, or shortness of breath.
Headache, dizziness, or lightheadedness.
Cold hands and feet.
Inflammation or soreness of your tongue.
Brittle nails.

Category : Anemia

Dr. Esha Kaul completed her medical degree from the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, and went on to do her Internal Medicine residency at Tufts University, Boston, USA. She also completed her Hematology-Oncology training at Tufts University. She is American Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Hematology. She has set up the Bone Marrow Transplant unit at Jaypee Hospital and performed more than 100 Bone marrow transplants.