Question 1

extreme anemia for a 60 yr. old woman  -causes?

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Blood loss: Blood loss from the gastro intestinal tract is the most common cause. This could be due to gastritis, ulcer, hemorrhoids, diverticuli, or tumor. Nutritional deficiencies can lead to anemia as well. Cancer of the blood is another concern. Seek medical attention promptly.

Question 2

can it be dangerous if your ferittin is only 4 ml at age 19 and have had constant anemia for over a year? what could be causeing it all to be low?

Accepted Answer

Low iron: For some reason your iron stores are low - ferritin is the "iron warehouse" of the body. Either u are losing iron (heavy periods?) or not getting enough in your diet. Some vegetarians for example don't eat enough foods with iron in them. Certainly u need this problem to be solved because iron is essential for blood cell production and anemia is no fun. Hopefully your primary doc can figure it out.

Question 3

i had unexplained anemia in 2009, i understand this is unusual for a male, they put it down to my diet, can that simply be the reason? im worried stil

Accepted Answer

It's possible: When a man over age 50 develops iron-deficiency anemia, doctors are trained to think about colon cancer, which can cause silent blood loss.  But if your anemia went away with a change in your diet, it was probably due to your diet!  lack of folate (folic acid) from leafy green vegetables, or lack of vit b12, can also cause anemia. Follow-up with your doc to make sure your anemia has resolved.

Question 4

can yogurt cause anemia?

Accepted Answer

No: Not unless you r living only on yogurt...Balanced diet at least most of the times...Should not cause anemia...Unless there is some other problem...

Question 5

causes of low anemia in men?

Accepted Answer

Low Blood Count: This is a rare situation for younger men. So, it must be taken seriously.

First would be a general sense of one's health.  Are there any chronic illnesses or infections?

Next would be if there could be a bleeding ulcer or other situation in the GI tract. 

Any good medical provider will investigate this situation fully to make sure the cause is identified and treated.

Question 6

does chewing ice cause anemia?

Accepted Answer

No but related: Ice chewing called pagophagia is caused by iron deficiency and can be fixed quickly with iron supplements. Iron deficiency is usually due to blood loss of some sort.  You should see a doctor to find out about the blood loss which may indicate a much more serious issue.

Question 7

can anemia cause pain to occur?

Accepted Answer

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 8

what everyday things can cause anemia?

Accepted Answer

Anemia: Anemia it happen with bleeding , bone marrow  suppression (infection, cancer, drugs)and diet.

Question 9

what causes persistent and sever anemia?

Accepted Answer

Many things: If you have persistent and severe anemia you should have a thorough workup. Many possibilities ranging from chronic blood loss, inadequate nutrient absorption (ex iron), liver problems, bone marrow problems, kidney problems, blood cell problems, and more.

Question 10

can you tell me the types and causes of anemia?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: Low level of hemoglobin, hematocrit, number of red blood cells is called anemia, but many things can cause their levels to be decreased such as: bleeding, destruction of the red cells, low iron, low productions of red cells by the bone marrow, genetic defects, faulty hemoglobin molecules( sickle anemia), malignancy, renal disease. Types:  microcytic, macrocytic, normocytic, hemolityc.

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