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What is the cause of sudden decrease in hemoglobin levels of blood? I would also like to know what symptoms can this lead to?
Anonymous (Male, 22) - 12/14/2009
Background Information
Q: How long has the condition/symptoms been going on?
A: one month back for five days
A: one month back for five days
Q: What is the severity of the issue?
A: Severe pain
A: Severe pain
Q: Past or current treatments (medicine or actions)?
A: no idea
A: no idea
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2/8/2010
Anemia is a medical condition in which the red blood cell count or hemoglobin is less than usual.
Anemia is caused basically through two basic pathways. Anemia is either caused by the following:
1. a decrease in production of red blood cell or hemoglobin, or
2. a loss or destruction of blood.
These changes could be brought about by a lot of related medical conditions.
A number of patients with anemia have no symptoms. Others with anemia might feel:
• appear pale
• tired
• develop palpitations
• become short of breath.
• fatigue easily
Additional symptoms might include:
• hair loss
• worsening of heart problems
• malaise
Anemia is a medical condition in which the red blood cell count or hemoglobin is less than usual.
Anemia is caused basically through two basic pathways. Anemia is either caused by the following:
1. a decrease in production of red blood cell or hemoglobin, or
2. a loss or destruction of blood.
These changes could be brought about by a lot of related medical conditions.
A number of patients with anemia have no symptoms. Others with anemia might feel:
• appear pale
• tired
• develop palpitations
• become short of breath.
• fatigue easily
Additional symptoms might include:
• hair loss
• worsening of heart problems
• malaise
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