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AnemiaAnemia is when the body does not have enough … and weak. Learn about the different types of anemia and how eating well can help prevent and … to get enough folic acid: Folate deficiency anemia Getting enough folic acid (folate) …
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Anemia … Condition Basics What is anemia? Having anemia means you don't have enough red blood … from your lungs to the rest of your body. Anemia is fairly common. It's often easily …
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… Iron Deficiency Anemia … Condition Basics What is iron deficiency anemia? Iron deficiency anemia means that your body doesn't have enough … Iron deficiency is the most common cause of anemia. What causes it? Iron deficiency anemia
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Anemia of Chronic Disease (ACD) … Conditions Basics What is anemia of chronic disease? Having anemia means you don't have enough red blood … enough red blood cells. This is called anemia of chronic disease, or ACD. What causes …
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Anemia of Chronic Kidney Disease … Conditions Basics What is anemia of chronic kidney disease? Anemia of chronic kidney disease means that kidney disease has caused your anemia. Your doctor will have ruled out other …
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… Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia … Basics What is vitamin B12 deficiency anemia? Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia is a blood problem that occurs when your … body doesn't have enough red blood cells (anemia). Anemia can make you feel weak and …
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… Folate Deficiency Anemia … Condition Basics What is folate deficiency anemia? Folate deficiency anemia is a blood problem that occurs when your …
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Anemia During Pregnancy … Overview What is anemia during pregnancy? Anemia during a healthy pregnancy is common. Anemia means your red blood cell level is low. …
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… not likely to develop vitamin B12 deficiency anemia unless their bodies can't absorb it from … are at increased risk for developing anemia and should take a supplement containing … or more, which reduces a person's risk of anemia. Vitamin B12 is usually measured at the …
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… body. Low levels of hemoglobin may cause anemia , an illness that makes you feel weak and tired. Severe anemia can damage organs and lead to death. … changed (mutated) gene, you may have mild anemia and probably won't need treatment. This …