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What is the meaning of anemic?

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What is the meaning of anemic?

Anemia is a condition in which the body does not have enough healthy red blood cells. Red blood cells provide oxygen to body tissues. Different types of anemia include: Anemia due to vitamin B12 deficiency

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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What are the symptoms and causes of anemia?

The symptoms of anemia comprises of breathlessness, fatigue, brittle nails, chest pain and unexplained paleness of the skin.

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Why is it difficult to breathe in high humidity?

Humid air is dense, due to the high water content. This density can increase airway resistance in the body. Due to this one might find breathing difficult especially in humid climate.

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Why am I short of breath after eating?

Shortness of breathe (dyspnea) occurs when you are trying too hard to breathe and there is a feeling that you need to breathe deeper and faster due to shortage of oxygen. It is usually experienced if you are living with COPD, asthma or lung disorders. However, if you experience the same post eating then you may have a food allergy, GERD, hiatus hernia or mild to severe respiratory conditions. Consider consulting a pulmonologist if you suffer from frequent breathelessness post meals.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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How can I tell if I have anemia?

Anemia does have prominent symptoms such as fatigue and pale skin which indicates low hemoglobin count. However, it is recommended to get a CBC test done to diagnose anemia.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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What is the meaning of anemic?

Anemia is a condition in which the body does not have enough healthy red blood cells. Red blood cells provide oxygen to body tissues. Different types of anemia include: Anemia due to vitamin B12 deficiency

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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