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.
7Pale skin
If you don’t have the healthy red blood cells to fuel your organs with oxygen, you can’t expect your largest organ (your skin) to look healthy.
Without iron or vitamin B12, there might not be enough blood supply to the skin, resulting in a paler, and even yellow-looking, exterior. Here are other ailments that show themselves in your face.
Pale skin is a common sign of anemia and can be all over the body or limited to one area, such as the face, gums or the inside of the lower eyelids or lips.
In a healthy person, the inside of the lower eyelid will be a bright red, but in many anemic people, it is a pale pink or yellow color.
