Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD Heavy periods that cause blood loss can lead to iron deficiency anemia.Puberty, perimenopause, and certain chronic illnesses can increase the risk of anemia from ...

Q. I’ve just been diagnosed with anemia. What are its causes, and how is it treated? A. Blood is made up of red blood cells that bring oxygen to the tissues of the body, white blood cells that fight ...

In normochromic anemia, which is a type of blood disorder, red blood cells have typical concentrations of hemoglobin and are typical in color. It may result from underlying conditions, and treatment ...

Iron deficiency anemia causes symptoms like weakness, dizziness, fatigue, and heart palpitations. It can be caused by a lack of iron in the diet or conditions like ulcers, IBD, and heavy periods. If ...

It’s not uncommon to be anemic during pregnancy, but that doesn’t mean you should ignore it – supplements can help (and may ...

Panelists discuss how chronic kidney disease leads to iron deficiency anemia through a complex interplay of impaired iron absorption, increased hepcidin production driven by inflammatory cytokines, ...

Megaloblastic anemia is a blood condition that causes a person to have atypical red blood cells. The red blood cells become misshapen and unusually large (megaloblasts), and the bone marrow makes ...

Anemia in RA patients increases mortality risk, with iron deficiency anemia doubling all-cause mortality and non-iron deficiency anemia doubling CVD-related mortality. Inflammation is a key factor ...

Warm hemolytic anemia is a rare condition that affects your red blood cells. It causes anemia-like symptoms, such as fatigue, jaundice, and paleness. Share on Pinterest ZeynepKaya/Getty Images In warm ...

Researchers analyzed the association between anemia and CV mortality, all-cause mortality, and major bleeding in patients with atrial fibrillation. This prospective observational study included 18,106 ...