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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
The most common causes of anaemia are due to:
- Deficient or abnormal haemoglobin content in the red blood cells
- Diet low in iron, folic acid or vitamin B12
- Heavy menstrual bleeding
- Lack of iron stores
- Lowered level of red blood cells
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Less common reasons for anaemia are:
- Abnormally shaped red blood cells
- Blood diseases, such as leukemia
- Chronic renal (kidney) failure
- Endocrine disorders (such as low thyroid activity)
- Infections, such as from malaria
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< 2: symptoms of anaemia 4: prevention 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.
