A serum hemoglobin test measures the amount of free-floating hemoglobin in your blood serum. Serum is the liquid that is left over when the red blood cells and the clotting elements have been removed ...

While mild anemia is generally treatable, some severe forms, like thalassemia and aplastic anemia, can lead to life-threatening complications if untreated due to the body’s organs not receiving enough ...

Doctors diagnose anemia when a blood test shows hemoglobin levels of less than 13.5 grams per deciliter (g/dL) for men or 12.0 g/dL for women. If you have slightly higher red blood cell counts and ...

The medication a doctor prescribes to treat anemia depends on the type of anemia a person has. For example, a person can take supplements to treat nutrient-deficiency anemia. More severe or chronic ...