Feeling too tired to manage your activities is the most noticeable anemia symptom. Other symptoms may include:
– Shortness of breath (dyspnea): This is the feeling you can’t catch your breath or take a deep breath.
– Dizziness: This is feeling lightheaded or unsteady on your feet.
– Fast or irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia): This is when your heart feels like it’s racing or skipping beats.
– Pounding or “whooshing” sound in your ear (pulsatile tinnitus): This is a swooshing sound in one of your ears that may come and go.
– Headache: Iron-deficiency anemia and anemias caused by low hemoglobin may cause headaches.
– Pale or yellow skin: Your skin colour may be paler than usual.
– Chest pain: This may feel like something is pressing on or squeezing your chest.
ANEMIA MAIN CAUSE
While some forms of anemia are minor and transient, others can be lifelong. Anemia can be managed in a number of methods, including:
– Blood loss.
– Following a healthy diet.
– Drinking enough water to stay hydrated.
– Getting regular exercise: Check with your healthcare provider about ways to exercise safely.
– Avoiding exposure to certain chemicals: Exposure to certain metals may cause hemolytic anemia.
– Washing your hands often to avoid infection: You may also want to ask your healthcare provider about vaccines that defend against common infections.
– Taking good care of your teeth and going to the dentist regularly: Iron-deficiency anemia may cause dental problems.
– Tracking your symptoms and letting your healthcare provider know about any changes.
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