What are symptoms associated with anemia?
Symptoms of anemia can range from mild to very severe. That dragging, tired feeling that makes it more difficult to get through the day can be a manifestation of anemia. So can the lack of concentration that makes it harder to read a book or newspaper. However, some symptoms are fairly clear-cut signals of more-than-mild anemia. Watch for shortness of breath or headaches caused by exertion, palpitations or a racing pulse and light-headedness. Any of these problems should raise a red flag that says, “call your healthcare provider.” A good clinician who hears any of these complaints will do a blood count to check for anemia. Should I be concerned about anemia? Anemia can have a significant impact on a person’s physical functioning as well as adversely affecting quality of life. During exercise or even routine activities, muscles and tissues demand more oxygen. If you have mild-to-moderate anemia, it may be difficult for your body to meet this increased demand for oxygen. The result is a
