What is anemia?
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Anemia is an abnormally low level of hemoglobin, hematocrit, or red blood cell count.
Anemia is defined as an abnormally low level of hemoglobin, hematocrit, or red blood cell count, which is lower than the age-adjusted reference range for healthy children.
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Anemia is defined as an abnormally low level of hemoglobin, hematocrit, or red blood cell count, which is lower than the age-adjusted reference range for healthy children.
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Anemia can lead to fatigue, weakness, and shortness of breath due to the reduced oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood.
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It is important to note that normal ranges for hemoglobin, hematocrit, and RBC count can vary based on age and sex.
Sources
- Anemia: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic - my.clevelandclinic.org
- What Is Anemia? | NHLBI, NIH - nhlbi.nih.gov
- Anemia - Hematology.org - hematology.org
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