Q: can you die from anemia?

If untreated: Anemia decreases the amount of oxygen distributed throughout the body. For this reason, if anemia is untreated, it can become life-threatening. Normally what is causing the anemia is the major problem. That can be blood loss from any source or lack of blood being made because of kidney disease or bone marrow cancer. Also, sickle cell anemia can make you sick and easily infected.

Q: i need advice for anemia?

Anemia: Anemia is a condition in which your body does not produce enough healthy red blood cells, or your blood cells do not have enough hemoglobin. Symptoms include fatigue, weakness, dizziness, shortness of breath, and headaches. It can also result in B12 deficiency, which can cause trouble with energy and thinking. There are multiple possible causes, but anemia can cause permanent damage if not treated.

Q: help me understand anemia?

Simple yet complex: Anemia is as simple as having low hemoglobin and as complex as a full big speciality.It depends what your CBC loos like.

Q: i have anemia is it bad ?

In an otherwise: Healthy 18 yo it is unlikely to be serious. The cause will need to be sorted out to make a plan.

Q: what is opposite of anemia?

Polycythemia: Too many red blood cells. It can be serious and dangerous if too high. You should see a doctor to see if you need treatment.

Question 1

is anemia contagious?

Accepted Answer

No: It is secondary to the deficiency of iron or some vitamins or some of the genetic or inherited problems.

Question 2

is sickle cell anemia contagious?

Accepted Answer

No: Sickle cell anemia is not an infection - thus it is not contagious.  It is a genetic disease and so, it is hereditary.

Question 3

people with cooleys anemia typically have what symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Beta thal major: Cooley's anemia is known as beta thalassemia major. Starting during the first year of life, they have profound and life-long transfusion-dependent anemia, large liver/spleen , and skeletal deformities due to bone marrow expansion; they are prone to infection and skeletal fractures and, unless appropriately treated, die during adolescence of iron overload syndromes.

Question 4

when should i stop taking iron pills? im off and on with anemia. i had a physical in november and it showed slight anemia. i take my pills everyday + multi vitam and can feel that im better. should i continue taking them? its almost a year later.

Accepted Answer

Ferritin? hematocrit: 'Slight anemia" is not a valid diagnosis. Exactly what lab values were reported? Do you have heavy menstrual bleeding? Are you a blood donor or have you lost blood in some way? Do you have low serum iron [ferritin]? There are many anemias, of which iron deficiency is only one. Or are you at the low end of normal? Your Dr owes you a better evaluation and discussion. The multivitamin is not relevant

Question 5

how is anemia measured?

Accepted Answer

Two measurements: The first measurement is hemoglobin (oxygen-carrying protein inside red blood cells).  This is reported as grams per 100 ml (g/dl).  Values <12 (14 for men) are considered anemic. The second is hematocrit.  This indicates the % of volume of blood taken up by red blood cells.  Values <36 (42 for men) are considered anemic. Note: different labs might have slightly differing normal ranges.

Question 6

can you die from anemia?

Accepted Answer

If untreated: Anemia decreases the amount of oxygen distributed throughout the body. For this reason, if anemia is untreated, it can become life-threatening. Normally what is causing the anemia is the major problem.  That can be blood loss from any source or lack of blood being made because of kidney disease or bone marrow cancer. Also, sickle cell anemia can make you sick and easily infected.

Question 7

i need advice for anemia?

Accepted Answer

Anemia: Anemia is a condition in which your body does not produce enough healthy red blood cells, or your blood cells do not have enough hemoglobin. Symptoms include fatigue, weakness, dizziness, shortness of breath, and headaches. It can also result in B12 deficiency, which can cause trouble with energy and thinking. There are multiple possible causes, but anemia can cause permanent damage if not treated.

Question 8

help me understand anemia?

Accepted Answer

Simple yet complex: Anemia is as simple as having low hemoglobin and as complex as a full big speciality.It depends what your CBC loos like.

Question 9

i have  anemia is it bad ?

Accepted Answer

In an otherwise: Healthy 18 yo it is unlikely to be serious. The cause will need to be sorted out to make a plan.

Question 10

what is opposite of anemia?

Accepted Answer

Polycythemia: Too many red blood cells. It can be serious and dangerous if too high.  You should see a doctor to see if you need treatment.

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