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My anemia keeps getting in the way of me doing physical sports, i during plenty of water and i take my pills everyday. why is my energy limited?
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Anemia: Iron deficiency anemia is not uncommon in menstruating women. Taking iron supplements help. If your are having significant fatigue other causes must be ruled including mental and medical causes of easy fatiguability
Answered 8/26/2014
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Not enough oxygen: When you are anemic, your blood can't carry as much oxygen around the body to your muscles. Your muscles need lots of oxygen when you are active. If your muscles, and other organs aren't getting enough oxygen you will feel tired. Best wishes!
Answered 8/24/2014
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