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A 19-year-old female asked:

I recently discovered i have severe anemia, hemoglobin was 7. the doctors rushed me out. my heartrate is over 100 beats per minute sitting and i always am close to fainting. stroke, heart disease and arrythmia run in my family. should i be worried?

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Dr. Clarence Grimanswered

Endocrinology 58 years experience

Severe anemia: Yes. But more about anemia than heart attack. What do they think is cause of anemia?

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Dr. Clarence Grimanswered

Endocrinology 58 years experience

Severe anemia: Yes. But more about anemia than heart attack. What do they think is cause of anemia?

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