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.
3Breath shortness
One of the symptoms of anemia is that you’re out of breath easily, and sometimes getting so little oxygen to your head that you feel dizzy or lightheaded.
If the organs are not getting enough oxygen, the lungs can begin to overcompensate to bring in more oxygen.
If you are relatively healthy but feel short of breath when walking up a set of stairs, it may be because your iron levels are low.
