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what group of people is most commolny affected by anemia
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Dr. Hushang Haghighat answered
Specializes in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology
Race: Hemoglobin S and c more common in black ,beta thalassemia more common in white ,alpha thalassemia trait most common among black and yellow races.
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Dr. Richard Orr answered
44 years experience Surgical Oncology
Yes: The most common group is menstruating females. If their periods are excessive and/or they don't get enpugh iron in their diet anemia may result. Ther ... Read More
Dr. Michael Engel answered
20 years experience Pediatric Hematology and Oncology
Fe deficiency anemia: Is the most common cause of anemia by far in the us. It favors two groups, but can happen to anyone whose needs exceed their fe intake. The first grou ... Read More
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Dr. Gena Kluwe answered
31 years experience Internal Medicine
Complicated question: Most common is iron deficiency. That comes from blood loss
another common type is anemia of chronic disease. Where your kidneys (for instance) don' ... Read More
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Dr. Mark Reynolds answered
33 years experience Psychiatry
Complicated.: Anemia can contribute to insomnia. We know insomnia and even shift work can effect health. Beyond just the "stress" of not being able to sleep or hav ... Read More
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Dr. Ritesh Rathore answered
30 years experience Hematology and Oncology
Varies: Inherited hemolytic anemias such as sickle cell, thalassemias can run in families and are more common in african americans, hispanics, Asian indians f ... Read More
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Genetics: Sickle cell disease is a condition caused by inheriting two copies (one from each parent) of a mutated beta-hemoglobin gene. Sickle cell disease does ... Read More
A 44-year-old female asked:
Dr. Julan Crane answered
25 years experience Pediatrics
Anemia: Yes. See you're doctor about this
A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Steven Ginsberg answered
37 years experience Hematology and Oncology
Several symptoms: Sickle cell anemia leads to pain in the bones. It can also lead to shortness of breath, fatigue, chest pain, strokes.
A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Randy Baker answered
40 years experience Holistic Medicine
No: Pernicious anemia is an inability to absorb vitamin b12, which is a complex process requiring an intact and functioning stomach, exocrine pancreas, in ... Read More
A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Torkildson answered
39 years experience Pediatric Hematology and Oncology
The beta globin gene: Hemoglobin is a complicated molecule in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. It contains 4 protein chains, 2 Al ... Read More
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