Even though anemia is not as common in the United States (affecting roughly 10 percent of people) as it is worldwide (affecting nearly 30 percent of people), it often affects more women than men and ...

According to the American Society of Hematology, anemia is the most common type of blood disorder, affecting more than three million Americans. Fortunately, the condition is easily diagnosable and ...

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 ...

Panelists discuss how iron deficiency anemia manifests through debilitating symptoms, including severe fatigue, weakness, shortness of breath, headaches, and difficulty concentrating, which can ...

Feeling extra wiped, dizzy, or weak? It might be more than pregnancy fatigue. Here's how to tell if it's anemia and what to ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH)– Iron deficiency anemia, a common nutritional deficiency, often goes undiagnosed due to its vague symptoms, according to Dr. Mukul Singal from Innovative Hematology. Dr. Singal ...

In normochromic anemia, which is a type of blood disorder, red blood cells have typical concentrations of hemoglobin and are typical in color. It may result from underlying conditions, and treatment ...

Colorectal cancer can cause bleeding from polyps in the digestive tract. This can lead to iron deficiency anemia. Oral and intravenous iron may help, but there may be some risks. Persistent bleeding ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 71 years old and was diagnosed with pernicious anemia in October 2024. My B12 and folate levels were low. My antiparietal antibodies were abnormal, but the intrinsic factor ...

Ojjaara helps patients with myelofibrosis by reducing spleen size, easing symptoms, and improving anemia to boost independence from blood transfusions. Ojjaara (momelotinib) is the first treatment of ...