Low level of the oxygen carrying chemical, haemoglobin, in the red blood cells. It often occurs due to lack of iron. Symptoms include pale skin and easily getting tired.

a condition where there are fewer red cells in the blood or a lower haemoglobin concentration than normal.

A reduction in the ability of blood to carry oxygen - due to either an absolute reduction in the number of red blood cells or a reduction in the protein haemoglobin that carries the oxygen.

Reduction in the red blood cell count.

Not enough red blood cells.

A deficiency in the oxygen-carrying component of the blood.

a disease where a person has abnormal red blood cells

Condition in which there is a reduction in the number of red blood cells or amount of haemoglobin per unit volume of blood below the reference interval for a similar individual of the species under consideration, often causing pallor and fatigue.

A below-normal level in the number of red blood cells.

condition in which the iron needs exceed the iron content of the blood.

Condition in which the oxygen carrying blood pigment (haemoglobin) and/or the number of red blood cells (erythrocytes) is diminished.

A reduction in the number of red blood cells in the body, which results in insufficient oxygen being carried by the blood to the organs of the body. back

This is a condition that is caused by a shortage of the red-oxygen carrying pigment haemoglobin in the blood. Symptoms may include tiredness, dizziness and headaches. The most common cause is a deficiency of iron in the diet.

A medical condition that makes you look pale and tired, caused by having too few blood cells.

a condition of the blood when the red cell count is too low

a condition where the amount of blood in the body is less the normal

reduced number of red blood cells in the blood (also spelt anemia)

a condition often caused by a lack of iron in the diet, so that the blood becomes weak. Other causes are malaria, hookworm, HIV and other infections

reduced levels of haemoglobin -the substance inside red blood cells that carries oxygen

An iron deficiency caused by your baby’s increasing need for iron. Symptoms include low energy, pale appearance. Can be controlled by diet and/or supplements.

A condition that is due to a reduced number of red blood cells or reduced amounts of haemoglobin within them. This results in reduced oxygen carrying capacity and reduced aerobic activity in body cells.

Anaemia is when the haemoglobin on the blood is low. If the haemoglobin is low, you may begin to feel very tired and may look pale. The red blood cells contain haemoglobin (Hb), which is a protein that carries oxygen around the body.

deficiency of red blood cells or their haemoglobin

A lack of normal amount of red blood.

shortage of red blood cells in the blood

Low haemoglobin blood count. May give rise to symptoms of tiredness and breathlessness, if severe.

A decrease in the number of red blood cells or the total level of haemoglobin (see below). This makes it harder for the blood to get oxygen to the rest of the body, causing symptoms such as weakness, tiredness or shortness of breath. Anaemia in myeloma can be caused by the myeloma cells in the bone marrow interfering with red blood cell production, or as a side effect of chemotherapy.

The haemoglobin level in the blood is below the lower extreme of the normal range for the age and sex of the individual. Analgesic: An agent that alleviates pain without causing loss of consciousness.

A health condition in which the blood is 'weak and thin'. It is often caused by lack of oxygen in body cells and organs, which can result in tiredness, pale gums, tongue, eyelids, palms and soles of the feet, and lack of energy and fainting.

A condition in which there is a decreased volume of red cells in the blood. There are many causes for anaemia, including drug toxicities and chronic infections. The most common way in which anaemia is measured is by the titer of haemoglobin (Hgb) in peripheral venous blood.

a shortage of haemoglobin (oxygen-carrying pigment) in the blood resulting in a decrease in the ability of the blood to carry oxygen around the body. Anaemia can be caused by a shortage of iron in the diet.

A condition where the concentration of red cells or haemoglobin in the blood is lower than the normal healthy level. Symptoms include frequent tiredness, muscle weakness or dizziness.

A condition caused by iron deficiency.

A shortage of red blood cells, due to a lack of IRON in the diet, causing tiredness, weakness and paling skin.

reduction of the haemoglobin below normal for age and sex. A diagnosis of iron deficiency anaemia is made when anaemia is accompanied by laboratory evidence of iron deficiency, such as low serum ferritin.

A shortage of red blood cells. Anaemia is associated with pallor, weakness, breathlessness and reduced energy. Iron and erythropoetin can improve the condition.

decrease in number of red blood cells and/or quantity of hemoglobin. Malaria causes anemia through rupture of red blood cells during merozoite release. The anaemia caused may be extreme. Pallor may be visible in the patient.

Condition of low blood concentration of haemoglobin, the oxygen--carrying protein in red blood cells. Haemoglobin must contain iron to function properly. Continual blood loss can cause iron--deficiency anaemia by depleting body iron stores.

a lowered concentration of haemoglobin in the blood. Haemoglobin is the pigment which carries oxygen in the red cells.

a shortage of red blood cells, which leads to symptoms such as weakness, breathlessness and reduced energy. Can be improved with iron and Erythropoietin.

A condition in which the blood is deficient in red blood cells or oxygen-carrying proteins.

Lower than normal numbers of red blood cells.

The condition of having too few red blood cells. Healthy red blood cells carry oxygen throughout the body. If the blood is low on red blood cells, the body does not get enough oxygen. People with anemia may be tired and pale and may feel their heartbeat change. Anaemia is common in people with chronic kidney disease or those on dialysis. (See also erythropoietin.)

having less than the normal amount of red cells in the blood.

Too few red blood cells in the bloodstream , resulting in insufficient oxygen to tissues and organs

A reduction in normal levels of haemogloblin, the protein in red blood cells which carries oxygen. Has many causes, including bleeding and processes that damage the red blood cells or reduce their production.

A lack of oxygen in the blood due to a shortage of red blood cells. Results in fatigue and breathlessness.

A shortage of oxygen carrying red blood cells. This can cause weakness and fatigue.

A condition characterised by inadequate red blood cells and/or haemoglobin in the blood.

A condition in a person who has a low haemoglobin or haematocrit level. Iron deficiency is the commonest cause. Lack of folate, vitamin B12, vitamin A and other nutrients can be additional nutritional causes. Malaria, hookworm infection, other infections (such as HIV/AIDS), heavy bleeding and sickle-cell disease also cause anaemia.

Shortage of the normal amount of red blood cells in the body.

A drop in the concentration of oxygen-carrying red blood cells and haemoglobin that is relatively common during pregnancy. Symptoms include paleness, shortage of breath and tiredness. Can be treated by increasing the intake of iron with supplements iron-rich foods. Find out more...

A reduction in the number of circulating red blood cells or in the quantity of haemoglobin.

A deficiency of red blood cells

a condition in which the blood does not contain enough haemoglobin, the compound that carries oxygen from the lungs to other parts of the body

Abnormally low proportion of red blood cells in the blood. Treated with iron supplements.

A decreased ability of the blood to carry oxygen because of a reduction in either the number or quality of the red blood cells.

Blood deficiency, reduction in the number of red blood corpuscles, the haemoglobin or the overall blood volume.