symptoms of anemia

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Q: What are iron deficiecy anemia symptoms?
One of my friends mentioned yesterday that she thinks I might be anemic, just wondering what the signs and symptoms are, before I think about going to my GP.
Thanks

A: Iron deficiency anemia symptoms may include:

* Extreme fatigue
* Pale skin
* Weakness
* Shortness of breath
* Headache
* Dizziness or lightheadedness
* Cold hands and feet
* Irritability
* Inflammation or soreness of your tongue
* Increased likelihood of infections
* Brittle nails
* Irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia)
* Unusual cravings for non-nutritive substances, such as ice, dirt or pure starch
* Poor appetite, especially in infants and children with iron deficiency anemia
* Restless legs syndrome — an uncomfortable tingling or crawling feeling in your legs

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Q: How do you treat symptoms of Anemia?
How do you treat the symptoms of Anemia if i’s not caused by an Iron-deficency or B12 defiency? Do you still treat it the same, by taking Iron suppliments? What if the Anemia is caused by Beta-Thalassemia Minor?

A: anemia is lack of iron. beta-thalassemia minor is a genetic thing. you aren’t sick from it. it just needs to be watched when having children that it isn’t passed on. if you have it and your partner has it, your child could have beta-thalassemia major. they would be very sick. you don’t treat that with iron supplements seeing that there is no iron problems. everything is fine for you. no effects, nothing

Q: Why do I have many of the symptoms of anemia?
I was tested for anemia but I don’t have it. I have cold skin, fatigue, weakness, my heart races for no reason and I feel dizzy. What could be causing these symptoms? I also get headaches everyday and I feel weird tingling all over my body, sometimes even my forehead.

A: Sounds like you need to have your thyroid tested…the symptoms are similar…I have pernicious anemia, and have to have IV iron transfusions in the hospital a couple of times a year…but I recently was diagnosed with an underactive thyroid….similar symptoms, indeed…

Ask for a fasting TSH 3&4 test

Q: What are the symptoms of anemia?
Are vegetarians prone to anemia? Not too sure if I have it or not, what are the symptoms?

A: Here is an extract from Wikipedia. Hope this will help.

People with anemia report non-specific symptoms of a feeling of weakness, or fatigue, general malaise and sometimes poor concentration. They may also report shortness of breath, dyspnea, on exertion.

People with severe anemia, their body may compensate for the lack of oxygen carrying capability of the blood by increasing cardiac output. The patient may have symptoms related to this, such as palpitations, angina (if preexisting heart disease is present), intermittent claudication of the legs, and symptoms of heart failure.

On examination, the signs exhibited may include pallor (pale skin, mucosal linings and nail beds) but this is not a reliable sign. There may be signs of specific causes of anemia, example koilonychia (in iron deficiency), jaundice (when anemia results from abnormal break down of red blood cells — in haemolytic anemia), bone deformities (found in thalassaemia major) or leg ulcers (seen in sickle cell disease).

In severe anemia, there may be signs of a hyperdynamic circulation: a fast heart rate (tachycardia), flow murmurs, and cardiac enlargement. There may be signs of heart failure.

Pica, the consumption of non-food based items such as dirt, paper, wax, grass, ice, and hair, may be a symptom of iron deficiency, although it occurs often in those who have normal levels of hemoglobin.

Chronic anemia may result in behavioral disturbances in children as a direct result of impaired neurological development in infants, and reduced scholastic performance in children of school age.

Restless legs syndrome is more common in those with iron deficiency anemia.

Less common symptoms: swelling of the legs, arms, chronic heartburn, vague bruises, vomiting, increased sweating, and blood in stool.

Q: what are the main symptoms of anemia?
i think i might be anemic. i am going to make an appointment with my doctor but i just kinda wanted to get an idea if i might be or not. my legs feel really really week and i’m a little shaky. what are the main symptoms of anemia?

A: low blood sugar, dizziness, and exhaustion are the ones i know of.

Q: What are the symptoms of anemia? Is it hereditary?
i am curious if anemia can be hereditary? (my mom has it)
and how do you know if you need to be tested for it?

A: Yes, it can be hereditary. It can even be as simple as your mother not eating properly while she was pregnant with you. These symptoms include:

Weakness
Fatigue
Paleness
Bruising easily
Light pink (cooked steak) looking tongue and mouth
Being cold all the time
Pica- A craving for weird things, like ice and dirt
White eyelids
Thin cuticles
Hunger
Shakiness
Rapid eye movement from time to time
Ringing in the ears
Prone to getting sick a lot, like constant colds and infections
Not being able to heal quickly; lack of clotting when you hurt yourself, like shaving nicks

These are pretty much it… You can get a blood test and they’ll be able to tell you if you are or not. They also want to do a white cell count, and possibly a marrow test. Keep in mind that you are more prone to blood cancers, as well if you are, in fact, anemic. Eat iron rich foods, and stay away from iron supplements. These can actually harbor your natural ability to absorb iron.

Good luck

Q: What are some symptoms of anemia?
I’m anemic but I never really looked into what happens to people with anemia. I have those iron supplements but I don’t really take them everyday. =l So I was wondering what happens to people that have anemia? Do they start feeling a certain way when their iron level is low? I also have a habit of always drinking water but it always has to have ice in it so I can munch on. I remember I used to be so attached to eating ice like everyday. I don’t as often anymore but still occassionally do.

A: Anemia may cause several signs and/or symptoms. It can also make almost any other underlying medical condition worse. If it is mild, it may not cause any symptoms in some people. If anemia is ongoing or chronic, your body can adapt and even compensate for the change. Whens this happens there may not be any symptoms until it becomes worse.

Symptoms of anemia can include fatigue, generalized weakness, shortness of breath, lightheadedness,palpitations (feeling of the heart racing or beating irregularly) or looking pale. Symptoms of more severe anemia can include chest pain, angina, or heart attack, dizziness, actually fainting or passing out, and rapid heart rate Some people experience a change in stool color,(usually black or “tarry”- looking stools that are sticky and foul smelling) or visibly bloody stools.Some people notice yellowed, jaundiced skin if anemia is due to red blood cell breakdown. Also, enlargement of the spleen with certain causes of anemia.

It is important that you take the supplements as directed by your doctor. You want to keep the anemia to a mimimum level and in control.

Q: I have all the symptoms of Anemia, But i’m not Anemic?
I’ve had a blood test to check my blood count, liver and thyroid and the results came back normal. I have all the symptoms of Anemia and have been back to the doctors to ask what else it could be she just basically said she doesn’t know. I’m under 16 and female. Doctors keep saying they don’t know! Does anyone know any complications there could be? Or anything else that makes you feel like this?
Thanks

A: i was diagnosed with anemia when i was 15.. i had the symptoms as far as always being tired, weak and sluggish, no strength whatsoever, i slept 12 hours and was still tired, etc..

i had a blood test done and my iron levels were down to 7 when it’s supposed to be 14 for a girl..

anemia isn’t life-threatening, but it can be serious if it’s not taken care of.. i would take iron pills and make sure you try to eat healthier..

i changed my diet b/c i refuse to take iron pills.. they make you constipated really bad and it’s hard to move your bowels..

i started eating red meat b/c it has a lot of iron and protein in it.. salmon or any type of fish fillet is very high in iron as well.. also, eat a lot of green vegetables, especially broccoli and spinach..

you could start off with a well-balanced breakfast, such as eggs or a bowl of cereal, just make sure that it has more iron, calcium, fiber etc rather than more sugar in it.. whole grain cheerio’s would be good enough.. drink a glass of milk for calcium and a glass of OJ for vitamin C..

for lunch, eat a salad or burger which will give you your iron.. and maybe a yogurt..

at dinner, just make sure you have something relatively healthy..

if all else fails, take a daily vitamin everyday to give you the iron and other nutrients that you’re missing throughout the day.. that’s what i do.. or try to get more blood tests done to find out what is triggering the symptoms.. there has to be something that isn’t being picked up.. a CBC, or complete blood count will show everything, as far as iron (red blood cells), infection (white blood cells), hepatic (liver) function, etc.. they go by parameters so if you’re anemic, you’re red blood cells will not be within parameters and it’ll be less than what it should be..

good luck to you.. anemia isn’t the greatest thing to have, but a lot of people have it..

Q: are the symptoms of anemia and is it worth going to the doctors?
cold all the time, cold hands & feet, sleeping a lot but don’t feelparticularlyy tired, buzzing in my ears, chest pain sometimes and pale. my mum said i might have it but i feel fine most of the time! what do you think it is?

A: I think there is more than enough there to merit a trip to your GP for a check up. I would of course like a much more detailed history, but even with what you have given I would want a full blood count and thyroid function. Make a routine appointment.

Q: Are these the symptoms of anemia and is it worth getting tested?
I am experiencing irregular and frequent menstrual bleeding, When I get a small cut, it bleeds forever, I feel fatigue but have trouble falling asleep, When I get up I sometimes get fuzzy vision, dizzy. My nail bed have gotten thinner and crack and I have weird eating patterns. PLEASE HELP

A: you need the opinion of a doctor, those symptoms are so varied that you need professional advice and could be caused by more than one thing. good luck.

Q: How long does it take before symptoms of anemia go away?
After getting the daily recommended iron

Because I have been eating 100 percent or more of iron, but I am still having the same problems as before

A: Do you take vitamin c to enhance absorption of iron? I would consult with you doctor.

Q: What are all the symptoms of anemia?
I am really tired alot of the day and can get dizzy sometimes. I also can have pretty bad headaches. How would I know if I’m anemic?

A: -Poor sleep patterns
-Dizzines when standing up from sitting down
-Fatigue and drowziness
-Paleness
-Shortness of breath and frequent headaches
-Difficulty concentrating
-Cramp and poor circulation
-Insomnia

Q: What are some of the side effects or symptoms of Anemia?
i really could use some accurate information because i think that I could be anemic.

A: There several different types of anemia and they generally fall into two categories – nutritional and non-nutritional. The symptoms vary according to the specific type of anemia but some symptoms common to many types are easy fatigue, lack of energy, unusually rapid heart beat and shortness of breath especially after activity, poor concentration. Naturally, because each has a different cause, each is treated in a different way. Please don’t start dosing yourself with iron supplements or supplements of any kind until your doctor diagnoses you.

Some of the nutritional anemias involve deficiencies in iron, B12 which is folic acid (pernicious anemia), B2, B6, C, A, D, E and K.

Non-nutritional anemias include megablastic anemia and the anemias that fall under microcytic-hypochromic anemias and normocytic-normochromic anemias.

There are many other conditions that have symptoms similar to those of the various anemias so before you think anything, see your doctor. Let your blood test tell you what you have.

Q: Can You Tell Me The Symptoms Of Anemia?
Like I think I may have it but I’m not too sure. I stay cold all the time, tired…nothing too serious but I heard those are possible symptoms for anemia. If anyone can tell me honestly what the symptoms are i would greatly appreciate it.

A: Anemia is a condition in which there is a deficiency of red blood cells or of hemoglobin in the blood, resulting in pallor and weariness.

The most common type of anemia is iron-deficiency anemia, which occurs when the body’s need for iron increases, or when there is insufficient iron in the diet.

Symptoms include pallor, low vitality, dizziness, and digestive disorders.

Q: What are the symptoms of Anemia?
i think i may be anaemic, but can you please tell me what the symptoms are?
My symptoms are that i am always really tired, and lack energy, even when i get 8 hours sleep!

A: Your symptoms could be caused ny a lot of different things, so it would be best to visit your doctor for a check up. I had the same symptoms as you and it turned out to be a thyroid condition.

Breathlessness, pale complexion and fatigue are some signs of anaemia but there are more.

If you have any heavier than normal bleeding, ie menstral etc you should definitely be checked out.
In a normal check up with your symptoms, the doctor will check for anaemia/thyroid etc anyway.

Good luck, I hope you keep well.

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