Chronic hemorrhoids, or piles, may cause iron deficiency anemia due to persistent blood loss. Symptoms may develop in severe cases of anemia. They can include tiredness, shortness of breath ...

Chemotherapy and radiation treatments for cancer also can lead to anemia, as can nutrition problems, internal blood loss, and certain medications like antibiotics. Hemoglobin is a protein found in red ...

At 88 years old, Pope Francis died, the Vatican announced on April 21. His cause of death was a cerebral stroke which put him ...

Hemolytic anemia occurs when red blood cells are destroyed faster than they can be replaced. The loss of red blood cells means that fewer are available to carry oxygen and nutrients to tissues or ...

Beyond this a regular CBC checkup, especially after the age of 40 is recommended. If there is low hemoglobin, seeking the ...

Anemia, affecting millions globally, occurs due to a lack of healthy red blood cells, leading to fatigue, weakness, and shortness of breath. Key signs include shortness of breath, hair loss ...

This type of anemia can arise if you don’t eat enough iron-rich foods or if you’ve had blood loss, such as from menstruation, pregnancy, or certain digestive disorders. Another type of anemia ...

MCV might also be normal with: Anemia of chronic disease Chronic kidney disease Excessive blood loss Hemolytic anemia Thyroid disorder A healthcare provider can look at the results of other blood ...

Marisa Peters experienced blood in her stool and an urgency to go starting at 33. At 39, she learned she had Stage 3 ...

Eneles Zhou’s five children have sickle cell disease. Her daily routine is a fight against pain, infection and a broken ...

Sep. 19, 2024 — A research team has discovered a mechanism in which blood stem cells respond to acute, severe anemia, through lipoprotein metabolism modification. It has been known how immediate ...

Normochromic Describes RBCs that are normal in color, containing the normal amount ofhemoglobin Normochromic cells are seen in anemia following acute blood loss Normocyte Normal sized ...