Question 1

can anemia cause pain to occur?

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Possible: Many people get aches and cramps in their legs when they are anemic and can be an early sign. If there are other pathologies, such as peripheral vascular disease, then it can cause an increase in pain as well. There is also weak evidence in the literature suggesting anemia can make fibromyalgia pain worse. I hope that helps!

Question 2

does anemia cause dermatitis?

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possibly associated: Anemia itself should not cause dermatitis; however, the cause of anemia may be associated--as an inflammatory process, which interferes with iron absorption.
Check with your doctor.

Question 3

is anemia caused by your spleen?

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It depends: In some forms of anemia such as autoimmune hemolytic anemia, the spleen is actively involved in the pathophysiology of the disease.  In other types, such as iron deficiency, the spleen has nothing to do with the disease.

Question 4

can anemia cause angina? can it be reversed?

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Possible: Angina is sharp chest pain that occurs quickly.    Usually it is due to a blocked artery in the heart leading to a lack of supply of oxygen.  Anemia can cause the same effect but the anemia will have to be very severe.     This is reversible.  See a doctor.

Question 5

does anemia caused by thalassemia have symptoms different from those of regular anemia?

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About the same: Thalassemia is a chronic anemia. Patients who are not anemic enough to need transfusions (such as a hemoglobin of 10) should feel about the same whether they are anemic from thalassemia or chronic iron deficiency. Many other diseases cause anemia over a shorter time than lifelong thalassemia, so people with other anemias may feel worse (they aren't used to living with anemia).

Question 6

does anemia cause dry skin?

Accepted Answer

Why anemic?: The initial approach to the patient with anemia is to perform a complete history and physical examination along with a review of the results of a complete blood count (CBC) with white blood cell differential, platelet count, reticulocyte count, and an examination of the peripheral blood smear.

Question 7

does anemia cause tiredness ?

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Yes: Short answer is yes. Mild anemia may not cause any symptoms at all.

Question 8

why does anemia cause fatigue?

Accepted Answer

Lower blood  Oxygen: Anemia means that your red blood cells are lower than normal. This means there are less blood cells to carry oxygen to your muscles and tissue which can lead to fatigue. It is a very common condition in pregnancy and in women with heavy blood loss from the menstrual cycle. Usually anemia is treated with an iron supplement. There are other causes though so it should be evaluated by your doctor.

Question 9

how does anemia cause paleness?

Accepted Answer

Red cells are red!: When severe anemia is present, there are fewer red blood cells in circulation. The red cells give lighter-skinned people some color. Thus, with anemia, people are less red, and appear pale.

Question 10

can anemia cause shoulder pain?

Accepted Answer

Anemia and pain: Anemia can be caused by multiple underlying pathologies (ie. Iron deficiency, vit B12 deficiency, lead poisoning, chronic disease, blood cell dysfunction, sickle cell...). Some of these can lead to painful joints. If you have anemia the best thing to do is to find the source of it. You should also have your doctor perform a shoulder physical exam to rule-out internal pathologies. Hope that helps!

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