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Why do you get tired when you have anemia?

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Decreased RBC: Red blood cells (rbc) deliver oxygen through your body. Anemia is a decreased amount of rbcs. The patient is tired because their body isn't getting enough oxygen distributed throughout its tissues.

Answered 12/16/2011

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Dr. Michael Dugan answered

Specializes in Hematology

RBCs contain: Hemoglobin and HGB carries oxygen from lungs to all tissues of the body. Less efficient oxygen delivery = fatigue.

Answered 6/10/2014

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