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Read More... Sep 21, 2022Anemia
Anemia is a condition that develops when the blood does not contain enough healthy red blood cells. It is the most common blood condition in the United States, affecting about 3.5 million people. There are a number of different possible causes of anemia, such as iron deficiency, vitamin B12 deficiency, lead poisoning, red blood cell destruction, and sickle cell anemia
Symptoms of anemia include fatigue, loss of energy, an unusually fast heartbeat, shortness of breath, difficulty concentrating, headache, dizziness, pale skin, leg cramps and insomnia.
Anemia may be treated with medication or iron supplements. Drug classes used to treat anemia include folic acid and derivative supplements, oral B2-simulants, and erythropoietin products.
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