What is Anemia?Anemia is a condition in which the blood lacks healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen.
The result is that not enough oxygen is being carried to the cells in the body, which means that the cells can't use energy and therefore can't function properly. |
causes of anemiaThere are many types of anemia, and each different type has different causes.
The most common type of chronic anemia is caused by iron deficiency. Other causes include vitamin B-12/folic acid deficiency, bone marrow problems, and increased breakdown of red blood cells. |