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- What is anaemia?
- Symptoms of anaemia
- Causes of anemia
- Prevention of anaemia
- Risk factors for anaemia
- Complications of anaemia
- When to see a doctor about anaemia
- Diagnosis of anaemia
- Conventional treatment of anaemia
- Alternative/complementary treatment of anaemia
- Living with anaemia
- Caring for someone with anaemia
General symptoms of anaemia are:
- Breathlessness on exertion
- Chronically tired or fatigued - this is the main symptom as there is not enough oxygen flowing to the cells of the body
- Easily bruising
- Feeling faint or dizzy
- Inability to concentrate
- Pallour (paleness of skin and looking sickly)
Further symptoms of anaemia are:
- Loss of sex drive
- Nervousness
- Palpitations
- Shortness of breath
- Slow healing
- Sweating
- Thirst
- Weak and fast pulse
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< 1: what is anaemia 3: causes of anaemia > Last reviewed: 15 December 2007 || Last updated: 28 February 2009
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NOTE: Mega doses of any type of vitamin, mineral, amino acid or herbal supplement cannot cure illnesses and in fact can be very dangerous and produce toxic side effects and interfere with medicine you are taking. Always ensure you consult your doctor before taking any type of complementary supplements.
Disclaimer: This guide is not intended to be used for diagnostic or prescriptive purposes. For any treatment or diagnosis of illness, please see your doctor.
