What is it like to have iron-deficiency anemia?
Low hemoglobin is a symptom of anemia caused specially due to underlying medical conditions and a poor diet.
Last updated on 17 May 2023
As anemia worsens, your skin may start to look pale, you will experience short of breathe and minor cuts will start to bleed longer than usual. It is advisable not to let anemia worsen and seek help from a medical professional at the earliest.
Anemia results in a decreased oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood. In the short term, the body can compensate with an increase in heart rate and respiratory rate. If left untreated, anemia can cause multi-organ failure.
5.6 hemoglobin is very low and can lead to dizziness and unexplained fatigue.The doctor may prescribe medications and an iron rich diet to resolve anemia.
Yes, physical inactivity can cause shortness of breath.
Shortness of breathe actually means inability to breathe normally. A person with this condition usually breathes heavily and deeply.
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