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Can you please lay out the primary symptoms of anemia?

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Dr. Michael Dugan answered

Specializes in Hematology

More of a sign: Than a symptom. Pale color or pallor is due to the lower numbers of red blood cells diminishing the tone of the skin a producing a lighter hue fatigue and shortness of breath are most common.

Dr Sparacino agreed

Answered 12/9/2013

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