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What Part Of The Body Does Anemia Affect?
Although there are over 400 different forms of anemia, this health profile will only address the three most common: iron-deficiency anemia,
Anemias can also be caused by such conditions as external
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RBC count
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
An RBC count is a blood test that tells how many red blood cells (RBCs) you have.RBCs contain hemoglobin, which carries oxygen. How much oxygen your... Read more »
Anemia
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Anemia is a condition in which the body does not have enough healthy red blood cells. Red blood cells provide oxygen to body tissues. See also: ... Read more »
Anemia: Risk Factors
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
CausesIron Deficiency AnemiaIron deficiency anemia occurs when the body lacks mineral iron to produce the hemoglobin it needs to make red blood... Read more »
Megaloblastic anemia
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Megaloblastic anemia is a blood disorder in which there is anemia with larger-than-normal red blood cells.Anemia is a condition in which the body... Read more »
Pernicious anemia
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Pernicious anemia is a decrease in red blood cells that occurs when the body cannot properly absorb vitamin B12 from the gastrointestinal tract.... Read more »
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