Anemia is defined as the condition of not having enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen throughout the body, and there are many, many forms of it. Some people, like those suffering from conditions like sickle cell anemia or thalassemia, are anemic from birth; their bodies genetically inherit difficulty producing red blood cells or specific parts of red blood cells.
But the highest portion of the approximately 3.5 million Americans suffering from anemia become anemic over time through not consuming enough iron or vitamin B12, both of which, along with folate, are necessary for the production of healthy red blood cells. Read on for the symptoms of anemia you need to know about. The list of symptoms are well organized; you should press the next button below each symptom to move to the next one.
2Heart palpitations
Noticeable heartbeats can be a sign of iron-deficiency anemia.
When hemoglobin is low, the heart has to work harder to carry oxygen, which can lead to an irregular heartbeat or a feeling that the heart is beating very quickly.
Extreme cases can lead to an enlarged heart, heart murmur, or even heart failure. Heart palpitation may also be a sign of heart disease. Here are symptoms of heart disease you should never ignore.
