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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
Anaemia is normally diagnosed (confirmed) by the following:
- Medical history of symptoms - your doctor will take a complete history of duration, severity and onset of symptoms
- Blood test - a blood test will confirm if anaemia is present and can usually detect the type of anaemia too. The blood test normally includes a full blood count (of both red and white blood cells and platelets), levels of iron and haemoglobin
Further blood tests
If the first blood test cannot confirm anaemia, further blood tests may be ordered to test for other types of anaemia caused by lack of certain nutrients, such as vitamin B12 and folic acid in general.
Once anaemia is diagnosed and confirmed, then your doctor will advise on treatment options.
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< 7: when to see a doctor 9: conventional treatment > 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.
