signs of anemia

signs of anemia - What is anemia ?

1. Signs of anemia

• Fatigue
• Pale skin
• A fast or irregular heartbeat
• Shortness of breath
• Chest pain
• Dizziness
• Cognitive problems
• Cold hands and feet
• Headache

anemia can be so mild it goes unnoticed. But signs and symptoms increase as anemia worsens.

What is anemia?

Anemia is a below-normal level of hemoglobin* or hematocrit*. Hemoglobin is the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen to all parts of the body. Anemia can be a temporary condition, a consequence of other health conditions, or it can be a chronic problem. People with mild anemia may not have any symptoms or may have only mild symptoms. People with severe anemia may have problems carrying out routine activities and can feel tired or experience shortness of breath with activity.

How do I know if I have anemia?

The best way to determine if you have anemia is to discuss your blood counts and changes in hemoglobin and hematocrit with the doctor who treats your cancer. Symptoms and signs usually develop when anemia is moderate to severe, and can include fatigue, weakness, pale skin, chest pain, dizziness, irritability, numbness or coldness in your hands and feet, trouble breathing, a fast heartbeat, and headache. People with cancer may have many different types of symptoms because of other things that change because of cancer or cancer treatment, so it can be difficult to sort out the cause.

What treatments are available to help me?

Several medications are approved to help correct anemia, including a man-made form of erythropoietin which stimulates red blood cell growth in the bone marrow. Noteworthy though are recent studies which suggest that it is best not to try to correct the anemia to normal levels.⁸ Sometimes people with cancer receive blood transfusions that are rich in red blood cells in order to raise hemoglobin levels. Close communication with your doctor will help him or her provide the treatment that is best for you based on what is causing the anemia.

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