An abnormally low number of red blood cells.

a condition where your red blood cells do not carry enough oxygen, usually because the number of red cells is too low

Low blood count or “thin” blood with low levels of red blood cells.

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

Any condition in which there is a reduction of hemoglobin concentration below the normal range; can have many causes other than hemoglobinopathies.

A shortage of hemoglobin within the blood

when the amount of red blood cells or hemoglobin (the substance in the blood that carries oxygen to organs) becomes reduced, causing fatigue that can be severe.

Recommendation Caffeine/Coffee Avoidance"Research has shown that drinking coffee causes a significant loss of several vitamins and minerals, including vitamins B and C, calcium, iron, and zinc..."

a condition in which a person has a low red blood cell count. It may occur when there is not enough hemoglobin in a person's blood. Hemoglobin is a substance in the red blood cells that enables the blood to transport oxygen throughout the body.

A subnormal number or hemoglobin content of red blood cells caused when blood loss exceeds blood production. Symptoms may include fatigue, pate complexion, light headedness, palpitations and loss of appetite.

A deficiency or a decreased number of red blood cells that causes weakness, fatigue, and pallor.

any condition in which there are too few red blood cells, or the red blood cells are immature or too small, or they contain too little hemoglobin.

Having too few red blood cells. Symptoms include tiredness, weakness and shortness of breath.

Too few red cells in the blood, leading to insufficient oxygen being carried to the tissues

Low red blood cell count, causes fatigue and nausea.

a decrease in red blood cells, which carry oxygen in the blood

Pathological deficiency of red blood cells.

the result in the decrease in the number of circulating red cells; a condition in which the number of red cells is less than normal.

The condition of having too few red blood cells to carry oxygen throughout the body. People with anemia may be tired and pale, experience shortness of breath and/or may feel their heartbeat change. Anemia is common in people with chronic renal failure or those on dialysis.

occurs when there are too few red blood cells to carry oxygen to the body. In menstruating women the most common cause for anemia is heavy menstrual flow causing iron deficiency. By the time anemia develops the bone marrow no longer has any stores of iron. Iron therapy then needs to be taken daily for a full year to rebuild normal reserves. Anemia from inadequate Vitamin B 12 may occur in vegetarians who are not taking B 12 supplements.

a reduction in the number of red blood cells or in the amount of the oxygen carrying component of blood, hemoglobin.

A condition in which the number of red blood cells is abnormally low and usually refers to the oxygen carrying hemoglobin. It is most likely caused by iron deficiency, especially during pregnancy and can be treated with supplements.

A disorder characterized by a decrease in hemoglobin in the blood to levels below the normal range. Symptoms include fatigue, weakness and difficulty breathing.

The Condition"...Iron absorption is increased by the presence of sufficient stomach acid, glucose, fructose, some amino acids and ascorbic acid (vitamin C)..." Recommendation Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)"It has been well established that better iron absorption occurs from both plant and animal sources when vitamin C is taken at the same time, whether from foods or as a supplement..."

Recommendation Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)" Vitamin C enhances the absorption of iron..."

a deficiency in the number of red blood cells as a result of rapid blood loss or decreased production.

low red blood cell count which can cause a person to feel fatigued and have shortness of breath.

A decrease in the oxygen-carrying red blood cell component of the blood.

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. Anemia is common in people with chronic kidney disease or those on dialysis. (See also erythropoietin.)

Any condition characterized by a low red blood cell count. A low red blood cell count decreases the body's ability to use oxygen, and thus, to work. Anemia is associated with easy fatiguing, even with mild exertion.

a drop to below normal in the concentration of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood, for example due to blood loss.

People with anemia feel weak and tired all of the time and have problems with concentration. Anemia occurs when there is not enough of the mineral iron in your body. Heavy menstrual periods or poor eating habits can make you anemic.

A low level of red blood cells in the bloodstream.

A condition characterized by a deficiency of red blood cells. Anemia reduces the amount of oxygen available to the body.

condition where there are too few red blood cells in the blood. Because of that, the heart has to work faster, to be able to pump the same amount of red blood cells. This may lead to heart failure and hydrops.

a medical condition where the blood has lower than normal levels of red blood cells.

Low red blood cell count (low hemoglobin). The dilute blood is less able to carry oxygen. Symptoms may include tiredness, pale appearance, palpitations (irregular heart beat) and shortness of breath. Iron deficiency anemia is common. In adults it is often due to blood loss and sometimes to poor absorption or intake of iron. Blood loss in adults most commonly occurs from the gut.

Low levels of hemoglobin due to iron deficiency or lack of red blood cells.

Results when the blood doesn’t have enough red blood cells, hemoglobin, or total volume. Causes include loss of blood, an iron deficiency (so that not enough blood is formed), or a bone marrow disfunction where the blood is made. Symptoms include being tired and bone pain.

A decrease in the number of red blood cells. Patients with anemia will have a decrease in their hemoglobin level.

(Sp.) -- a non-specific category of illnesses contracted in the lowlands, characterized by lack of energy, changes in appetite and skin color, weight loss, and food cravings. Also called mal de la sangre (Sp., blood sickness).

A condition where the blood is low in red blood cells that carry oxygen to the tissues.

Relationship to Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML)"Anemia, a deficiency of red cells, develops in almost all leukemia patients..."

shortage of red blood cells caused by damage to bone marrow

Condition in which the red cell content of the blood is below normal limits. Most common cause is a deficiency of iron, an element necessary for the formation of hemoglobin.

Too few healthy red blood cells in the blood stream or too little hemoglobin in the red blood cells. Usually caused by excessive blood loss, such as excessive bleeding or menstruation, increased blood destruction, such as hemolytic anemia, leukemia, or decreased blood production, such as iron-deficiency anemia.

A condition in which the blood is deficient in quantity or quality of erythrocytes.

A condition where the number of red blood cells in the blood fluid is less than it should be. It exists when the red blood cell content is not high enough to provide the body with enough oxygen.

A condition in which the blood has too few red blood cells

Premature babies are often anemic, which means that they do not have enough red blood cells. Normally, the fetus stores iron during the latter months of pregnancy and uses it after birth to make red blood cells. Infants born too soon may not have had enough time to store iron. Loss of blood from frequent blood tests also can contribute to anemia. Anemic infants may be treated with dietary iron supplements, drugs that increase red blood cell production or, in some cases, a blood transfusion.

A condition where there is a lower than normal level of red blood cells.

a deficiency of the blood (thinning or weakening) which causes a state of general weakness

Anemia is a condition where the blood has too few red blood cells.

A red blood cell count (See: hematocrit) which is less than normal. Occurs nearly universally in premature infants (anemia of prematurity) and may result in the need for blood transfusions.

This is a blood condition where the number of red blood cells or the amount of hemoglobin or both are found to be below the normal limits.

Less red blood cells than normal, anemia can cause breathing problems, high heart rate, decreased energy and poor growth.

Low red blood count which can cause a person to feel fatigued or short of breath.

A below-normal number of red blood cells.

Decreased hemoglobin or number of red blood cells.

A lowered number of red blood cells that can result in decreased energy and increased fatigue (feeling tired).

Anemia is usually detected or confirmed with a complete blood cell (CBC) count. It results from lower than normal red blood cells. The most common cause is iron deficiency. The outlook for a person suffering from Anemia depends on its cause. In severe cases low oxygen levels in vital organs can cause damage, such as heart attack.

a condition caused by a reduction in the amount of red blood cells produced by the bone marrow. It causes weakness and lack of energy, dizziness, shortness of breath, headaches, and irritability. More Information on Blood Counts.

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

Condition characterized by below-normal number of red blood cells. Anemic pets may have pale mucus membranes, weakness, exercise intolerance or panting.

A condition in which there is a low number of red cells in the blood.

Anemia is a condition characterized by oxygen carrying deficiency caused by a low amount of red blood cells, iron deficiency, or sickle cell formation of red blood cells.

condition resulting from a lack of hemoglobin or red blood cells, or by a loss of blood; symptoms include weakness, pallor, palpitation of the heart, and a tendency to fatigue.

Decreased number of red blood cells, a reduced volume of hemoglobin (the protein within red blood cells that carries oxygen), and reduced iron levels

A deficiency in the amount or type of hemoglobin in blood.

Anemia refers to low red blood cell count. There are many causes of anemia, the most common of which is iron deficiency.

A condition in which the blood becomes low in red blood cells, or in hemoglobin.

A low red blood count which can result in fatigue and sometimes dizziness or shortness of breath

Low levels of red blood cells and/or hemoglobin.

reduction of red blood cells or hemoglobin. The red cells contain the protein ‘hemoglobin' which binds oxygen in the red blood cell. This allows the transport of oxygen from the lungs to the tissues. Symptoms include weakness, reluctance to exercise, pale mucus membranes, and tachycardia (abnormally rapid heart rate).

A condition when there is a decrease in the number of red blood cells or in hemoglobin.

A medical term that means you do not have enough red blood cells or hemoglobin (part of red blood cells). Hemoglobin carries oxygen from your lungs to your tissues and cells. Your body needs oxygen to produce energy.

A blood condition characterized by a decreased production of red blood cells by the bone marrow. A deficiency of oxygen- carrying red blood cells may produce symptoms like fatigue, shortness of breath and dizziness.

a condition where there is a deficit of red blood cells that are produced by the bone marrow. Anemia can also be the result of cancer treatment.

below normal levels of erythrocytes (red blood cells) causing a decrease in the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood. See also: Aplastic-Anemia See also: Fanconi-Anemia

A decrease in the normal number of red blood cells, the cells that carry oxygen through the body. This condition can cause shortness of breath, weakness, and fatigue.

lower than normal hemoglobin concentration.

A deficiency in quantity or quality of the blood.

A condition in which blood lacks the ability to carry oxygen. Usually associated with low iron intake.

Low levels of the oxygen-carrying material in the blood, resulting in decreased oxygen to body tissues.

A condition in which red blood cell and/or hemoglobin levels are abnormally low. In Crohn's disease this condition may occur due to chronic blood loss; bone marrow depression; or failure to absorb certain nutrients, which are necessary to stimulate production of red blood cells.

indicates a quantitative deficiency of hemoglobin and usually also a corresponding decrease of red blood cells. There are several classifications of anemia, however they all have a decreased healing potential in common. Again, depending on the severity of the condition, elective surgery such as implant surgery may not be indicated.

low red blood cell counts, which can cause a person to feel fatigue and have shortness of breath

A blood condition in which the concentration of the oxygen-carrying hemoglobin in the blood is below normal. Anemia is not a disease itself but an indication or result of many different diseases and disorders.

A less than normal amount of red blood cells at the blood count analysis. Symptoms include pallor of the skin, shortness of breath, heart palpitations and fatigue. Read more: Symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, patient care.

abnormally low total volume of blood or low levels of hemoglobin, the protein that carries oxygen and carbon dioxide, or red blood cells in the blood.

Low red blood cell count. This may cause increased fatigue. Ascites: Abnormal buildup of fluid in the abdomen. Atypia: Refers to cells with abnormal features. Benign: Noncancerous conditions.

A condition where the blood is low in iron, in red blood cells, or in total volume. Athletes, especially women, should make sure to eat iron-rich foods.

Lack of vitality, which may be caused by inadequate red blood cell function.

A condition in which the number of red cells or the amount of hemoglobin in the blood is abnormally low.

Having a decreased number of red blood cells causing fatigue, weakness and shortness of breath.

A condition in which the blood is deficient in red blood cells; can cause fatigue, shortness of breath, and a pale complexion.

deficiency of red cell or hemoglobin in the blood.

any condition in which the number of red blood cells, the amount of hemoglobin, and volume of red blood cells are lower than normal. Some people with ulcerative colitis may have anemia due to loss of blood through bloody diarrhea.

a condition in which there are not enough red blood cells in your blood. Symptoms of anemia include tiredness, shortness of breath, and weakness.

A condition in which a person’s red blood cell count is below normal.

A condition that occurs when the body's red blood cell count is low.

A disorder due to a deficiency in the number of red blood cells or of their hemoglobin content, or of both in the bloodstream, resulting in insufficient oxygen to tissues and organs.

a condition in which the blood does not have enough red blood cells.

A shortage of red blood cells. This results in extreme tiredness, shortness of breath, a general feeling of illness. If left unchecked this can eventually lead to LVH left ventricular hypertrophy.

lower than normal amount of circulating red blood cells or hemoglobin

a condition caused by too few red blood cells that usually results in fatigue and poor health

Insufficiency of red blood cells, either of quality or quantity.

a condition in which there is a low level of oxygen-carrying hemoglobin in the blood. Hemoglobin is carried by red blood cells.

Not enough red blood cells or hemoglobin (which is part of red blood cells). Hemoglobin carries oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and cells. The body needs oxygen to produce energy. more...

Having less than the normal amount of red blood cells (hemoglobin) in the blood. This may be due to bleeding, lack of blood production by the bone marrow or to the brief survival of blood already manufactured. Symptoms include tiredness, shortness of breath and weakness.

A condition in which the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood is reduced. It is the most common symptom of iron deficiency.

decrease in the normal level of red blood cells in the bloodstream

A reduction in the number of red blood cells. Anemia occurs in persons with sickle cell disease because sickled red blood cells do not live as long as normal red blood cells. A child with sickle cell disease cannot make red blood cells fast enough to keep up with the rapid breakdown, so the person with sickle cell disease has fewer red blood cells than normal and is anemic.

A condition in which a decreased number of red blood cells may cause symptoms including tiredness, shortness of breath, and weakness.

The condition of having less than the normal number of red blood cells or less than the normal quantity of hemoglobin in the blood. The oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood is, therefore, decreased. See the entire definition of Anemia

deficiency in quality or quantity of red corpuscles in the blood

Having fewer than the normal number of red blood cells, causing symptoms of tiredness, shortness of breath and weakness

A condition in which the body is deficient of red blood cells. One of the many potential causes of this condition is the destruction of bone marrow caused by bone metastases or by therapies such as radiation.

Any condition where the amount of red blood cells and/or hemoglobin is less than normal. This can impair the blood's ability to deliver sufficient amounts of oxygen throughout the body.

low hemoglobin (red blood cell) count.

a condition that results when the number of red blood cells, the amount of hemoglobin, and/or the volume of packed red blood cells is greatly below normal; it is sometimes called low red blood cell count.

A condition caused by a low red blood cell count. (Red blood cells are the cells that carry oxygen throughout your body.)

Commonly caused by a lack of dietary iron, anemia is a blood condition in which there are too few red blood cells.

A decrease in the red blood cells and, therefore, the hemoglobin concentration of the blood. This results in a decreased capacity of the blood to carry oxygen. If severe, anemia can cause a pale complexion, weakness, fatigue, and shortness of breath on exertion.

Abnormally low number of red blood cells in the blood.

low red blood cells; when red blood cells are too low the person is short of breath, pale, and experiences a fast heart beat

Low red blood cell count which can cause you to feel fatigued and have shortness of breath. Anemia can be caused by a variety of conditions and diseases.

A condition in which there is reduced oxygen delivery to the tissues due to a reduction in the oxygen-carrying capacity of circulating red cells. It may result from increased destruction of red cells, excessive blood loss, or decreased production of red cells.

Shortage of red blood cells. Typical symptoms include fatigue, weakness, shortness of breath.

not enough red blood, red blood cells, or hemoglobin in the body.

A decreased number of red blood cells may cause tiredness and weakness. Can be a side effect of chemotherapy, or the disease itself.

A condition caused by lack of iron, especially in baby piglets. Baby pigs should be given an Oral Iron Supplement or some dirt to root in.

a condition in which the number of red blood cells is less than normal, resulting in less oxygen being carried to the body's cells.

A condition occurring when the blood is deficient in red blood cells and / or hemoglobin which decrease the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood.

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

A low hematocrit (roughly corresponding to a low red blood cell count).

Any condition in which the blood is deficient in red blood cells or hemoglobin.

A condition of the blood caused by a deficiency of red blood cells.

A condition in which the number of red blood cells is below normal, resulting in fatigue or weakness.

Fatigue Pharmacokinetics

An abnormal decrease in the concentration of erythrocytes (red blood ells), concentration of hemoglobin, or hematocrit.

A lack of adequate numbers of oxygen-carrying red blood cells.

A decreased ability of the blood to transport oxygen

a deficiency in oxygen-carrying capacity of blood. Determining lab tests include hemoglobin, red blood cell volume, and red blood cell number.

A condition in which the number of red blood cells, the amount of hemoglobin or the volume of packed red blood cells is less than normal.

Too few red blood cells in the blood. This results in too little oxygen getting to tissues and organs. Symptoms are feeling easily or always tired, lack of skin color, and getting frequent infections. Sometimes referred to as "low blood count."

Condition of the body resulting from a lack of red corpuscles in the blood.

When there are fewer red blood cells in the blood, it can cause health problems. This is measured by a decrease in what is called hemoglobin, which both provides the red color and moves oxygen through the body. There are many different types of anemia.

A condition in which there is a decreased number of red cells, resulting in weakness and fatigue.

A condition in which the blood is deficient in red blood cells, in hemoglobin, or in total volume.

may result in falsely high blood alcohol levels.

Lower than normal amounts of hemoglobin in the red cells of the blood.

A condition caused by an abnormally low level of oxygen-carrying red blood cells, which is a common side effect of cancer itself or therapy used to treat cancer; symptoms include debilitating fatigue, weakness, dizziness, inability to concentrate, and shortness of breath. While anemia was traditionally treated with blood transfusions, medications that stimulate red blood cell production now offer a safer alternative.

A reduction in the amount of oxygen-carrying red blood cells. Anemia can have many causes, but the most common is a lack of iron in the body. Also known as iron-poor blood.

A general term meaning that your red blood cells either don't have enough hemoglobin or that you have a below - normal number of them.

A condition in which the number of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood is less than normal. Anemia is usually detected/confirmed by a complete blood cell (CBC) count.

a low red blood cell count, caused by heavy menstrual bleeding or other blood loss; the most obvious symptom is fatigue. Can be a common problem with the heavy menstrual blood loss of Endometriosis

Anemia occurs when you have a below-normal level of hemoglobin or hematocrit. Anemia can be a temporary or long-term disease/illness, and can range from mild to severe. If you have mild anemia, there may be no symptoms or only mild symptoms, but severe anemia can result in a major impact on the quality of life.

Low iron in blood or reduced blood count.

A condition in which there are too few red blood cells in the body. This can make you feel tired, weak, dizzy, or short of breath.

it is not a disease but a symptom of various diseases. It is a decrease in the number of RBC, therefore the hemoglobin level is less than the body requires to provide oxygen demands of the body. (decrease of iron)

Anemia is a condition in which a deficiency in the size or number of erythrocytes (red blood cells) or the amount of hemoglobin they contain limits the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the blood and the tissue cells. Most anemias are caused by a lack of nutrients required for normal erythrocyte synthesis, principally iron, vitamin B-12, and folic acid. Others result from a variety of conditions, such as hemorrhage, genetic abnormalities, chronic disease states or drug toxicity.

A pathological deficiency in the oxygen-carrying component of the blood, measured in unit volume concentrations of hemoglobin, red blood cell volume, or red blood cell number.

n. Deficiency of blood or red corpuscles.

A decrease in red blood cells. Can lead to fatigue, weakness, dizziness and shortness of breath.

Anemia is present if the concentration of hemoglobin in the red blood cells in lower than normal. Hemoglobin is the chemical in red cells which carries oxygen.

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

Deficiency of the oxygen-carrying pigment hemoglobin in the blood. Causes pallor, tiredness and breathlessness.

A high copper/molybdenum ratio may contribute to iron deficiency anemias and possibly cause iron-storage disease. Several anemias which do not respond to iron therapy have been found to be associated with biounavailable copper. Copper is required to convert iron from the ferric to ferrous form so it can be utilized. Copper is also required to incorporate iron into the hemoglobin molecule. High tissue copper levels can cause a relative manganese deficiency. Manganese is necessary to stimulate hemoglobin formation; thus anemia can result from a copper-induced deficiency of manganese.

a deficiency in the oxygen carrying material in the blood.

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

A shortage of red blood cells that carry oxygen to the body's tissues. Symptoms include paleness, shortness of breath, weakness, irregular heartbeat, fuzzy thinking, fatigue, and sexual problems.

Anemia is marked by a decreased count of red blood cells in the body, which affects the blood's ability to carry oxygen to various organs in the body. Anemia can be a standalone disorder, but it is often a symptom of a concurrent disease. There are several types of anemia, depending on the cause. Anemia can be caused by iron deficiency, malnutrition, blood loss, certain medications, a chronic illness or a genetic disorder.

a blood disorder caused by a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin (the oxygen-carrying protein in red blood cells).

A condition in which a person has a lower than normal number of red blood cells. Exposure to toxic chemicals can contribute to the development of anemia.

Reduction to less than normal of the number of red blood cells, quantity of hemoglobin, to the volume of packed red blood cells in the blood.

A condition in which there is too little iron in the blood, which can lead to excessive fatigue, shortness of breath, and fainting. Women who experience excessively heavy or lengthy menstrual periods can become anemic. See Menorragia.

Deficiency of RBC (red blood cells) and/or a quantity of pigment known as hemoglobin. The eyelids and gums can be very light, grey or white. Often a sign of parasitism and a need for deworming.

a deficiency in the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood.

A condition in which the hemoglobin in red blood cells falls below normal. Anemia most often results from iron deficiency but also may result from deficiencies of folic acid, vitamin B12, or copper, or from chronic disease, certain conditions, or chronic blood loss.

reduced ability of blood to carry oxygen due to a low hemoglobin level, or an abnormality or reduced number of red blood cells. Symptoms include fatigue and weakness.

A condition in which the blood is low in red blood cells, hemoglobin, or in total volume. Anemia is common in pregnancy, but easily treatable.

Too few red blood cells. Anemia can cause tiredness, shortness of breath, and make it harder for the body to fight infection.

a condition in which there is a deficit a deficit of red blood cells produced by the bone marrow. Anemia can also be the result of cancer treatment.

a reduction in the amount of oxygen-carrying red blood cells in hemoglobin or in total volume. The most common is a lack of iron in the body. It is also known as iron-poor blood

the condition of having too few red blood cells commonly seen in chronic kidney disease. Damaged kidneys do not produce enough erythropoietin to stimulate the production of red blood cells. Red blood cells carry oxygen throughout the body. If the red blood cell count is low, the body does not get enough oxygen.

A medical condition caused by low concentrations of red blood cells and hemoglobin resulting in a reduced oxygen carrying capacity of the blood.

A condition that occurs when the number of red blood cells (or the hemoglobin in them) falls below normal and the body gets less oxygen and therefore has less energy than it needs to function properly.

Medical condition in which the number of red blood cells is reduced.

decreased oxygen carrying capacity of blood, decrease hemoglobin content of blood

A drop in the number of red blood cells in the blood. This could be a symptom of various diseases. Symptoms of anemia include tiredness, dizziness, headaches, and drowsiness.

Red blood cells carry oxygen throughout the body. Anemia is a shortage of red blood cells in the blood.

a decrease in the number and size of red blood cells. It can lead to a variety of symptoms, including fatigue, weakness and headaches.

A condition in which blood is deficient in red blood cells, hemoglobin, or total volume of red blood cells.

an abnormally low level of red blood cells, which carry oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and organs to fuel normal functioning. A common form is anemia associated with chronic renal failure, which includes chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD), and represents the entire spectrum of kidney disease.

A condition where not enough oxygen gets to the tissues and the organs because of too few red blood cells in the blood.

Decreased red blood cells or hemoglobin in the body. Hemoglobin contains iron.

A condition characterized by low red blood cell count.

Deficiency of either quantity or quality of red corpuscles in the blood

A low red blood cell count. Red cells are the cells which carry oxygen from the lungs through the bloodstream to other organs throughout the body.

An iron deficiency common in pregnancy.

Having too few red blood cells. Symptoms of anemia include feeling tired, weak, short of breath, or dizzy.

A reduction in the normal amount of hemoglobin or the number of red blood cells in the circulation. Anemia may be a symptom of iron deficiency, chronic bleeding, or some other underlying disorder.

A condition in which the blood is deficient in red blood cells, hemoglobin, or total volume. Associated with a lack of well-being in patients with chronic renal failure.

Having too few red blood cells, which can cause tiredness, weakness, and shortness of breath

Decrease in the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood; indicated by a low red blood cell count and hemoglobin concentration.

A condition in which the blood is low in red cells or in hemoglobin, resulting in paleness and weakness. See: Iron

A condition whereby the body has a decreased number of red blood cells. Symptoms may include tiredness, shortness of breath, and weakness. Due to the variety of conditions it causes a destruction of RBCs, excess blood loss, or decreased production of RBCs

A low number of red blood cells in the blood

A decrease in red blood cells that may cause symptoms such as dizziness, difficulty breathing, fatigue, headache and insomnia.

A low red blood cell count. Anemia may be due to many causes, including low iron stores (called 'iron-deficiency anemia') or antibody-mediated destruction of red blood cells (referred to as 'autoimmune hemolytic anemia').

a condition when blood is deficient in one of three ways: 1) not enough red blood cells, 2) hemoglobin, or 3) total volume of blood. Hemoglobin is a substance in the red blood cells that enables the blood to transport oxygen through the body.

Anemia is any condition in which the number of red blood cells is less than normal. Term usually applies to the concentration of the oxygen-transporting material in the blood, which is the red blood cell. --See also Hemolytic disease.

a low red blood cell count. Red blood cells are the blood component that carry oxygen throughout the body. Since oxygen keeps your cells alive and functioning, a sufficient supply of red cells is vital to staying alive.

A deficiency of red blood cell, which may lead to a lack of oxygen in the body.

A condition marked by low numbers of red blood cells, which carry oxygen.

Lower than normal red blood cell count; a possible side effect of chemotherapy.

A low red blood cell count or low hemoglobin.

Low red blood cell count; may cause tiredness, weakness, and shortness of breath.

Any condition involving a decrease in the hemoglobin level of the blood below normal.

low amounts of red blood cells with clinical symptoms such as shortness of breath, lethargy and heart palpitations

The condition marked by a reduction in the hematocrit, the hemoglobin content of the blood, or both.

condition of the blood in which the number of functional red blood cells or their hemoglobin content is below normal

Aanemia (pernicious) is a decrease in the number of circulating red blood cells; called also Addison's or addisonian anemia, Addison-Biermer anemia, cytogenic anemia, and malignant anemia.

Insufficient red cells or hemoglobin in blood.

a reduction below normal in the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood.

A lower than normal number of red blood cells in the blood.

(a-NEE-mee-a) -- A condition in which the number of red blood cells is below normal.

A condition called a low red blood cell count. It may occurs when there is not enough hemoglobin or vitamin B12 in a person's blood. Hemoglobin is a substance in the red blood cells that enables the blood to transport oxygen through the body.

A condition in which the hemoglobin concentration (the number of red blood cells) is lower than normal due to disease or as a result of a deficiency of one or more nutrients such as iron.

A reduction in the blood of the oxygen-carrying pigment hemoglobin. Symptoms include excessive tiredness and poor resistance to infection. Can result from loss of blood or lack of iron, among other causes.

A medical condition in which the body lacks sufficient hemoglobin, resulting in reduced oxygen to body tissues.

(uh- neem-ee-uh): low red blood cell count.

Decrease in the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood; indicated by a low hematocrit (Hct) and hemoglobin (Hb) concentration.

A condition characterized by a deficiency in red blood cells. This can lead to fatigue, among other symptoms.

Having too few red blood cells. Common side effect of chemotherapy. Symptoms of anemia include feeling tired, weak, and short of breath.

A common condition in which there aren't enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to body tissues.

The Condition"...0mg per day, enough for daily loss and menstruation..." Our Question about your gender"...The primary cause is blood lost during menstruation..."

Below normal levels of red blood cells or hemoglobin, or both, which can be caused by many different conditions, including iron deficiency. Symptoms may include fatigue, weakness, headache, and dizziness. Appropriate blood tests will confirm the diagnosis of anemia and shed light on its etiology.

weakness, fatigue, and paleness resulting from a deficiency of red Blood cells or insufficient amounts of hemoglobin molecules within the red cells.

The Condition"...Iron, vitamin B12 and folate deficiencies can also produce forms of nutritional anemia - Iron Deficiency Anemia and Megaloblastic Anemia..."

A decrease in the normal amounts of red blood cells.

Condition in which the amount of hemoglobin and number of red blood cells are less than normal. Manifested by pale skin, shortness of breathe, heart palpitations and lethargy.

a decreased number of red blood cells, which may cause fatigue.

The Condition"...Iron is an essential component of the hemoglobin molecule: without iron the bone marrow is unable to produce hemoglobin..."

A condition in which a decreased number of red cells may cause symptoms including fatigue (tiredness), weakness, and/or shortness of breath.

The condition of having less than the normal number of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood. The oxygen-transporting units are, therefore, insufficient. Patients can feel tired, fatigue easily, appear pale, develop palpitations, and become short of breath. There are many causes of anemia, including bleeding, abnormal hemoglobin formation (such as in sickle cell anemia), iron, B12 (pernicious anemia), or folate deficiency, rupture of red blood cells (hemolytic anemia), and bone marrow diseases.

The Condition"...no iron available for the production of hemoglobin - this is true iron deficiency anemia) or relative (the iron is present in storage in the marrow but other reasons prevent its incorporation into red blood cells)..." Our Question about your skin color prior to suntan"When the level of oxygen-carrying red blood cells drops, the body must adapt to lower levels of oxygen..." Relationship to Chronic Renal Insufficiency"...with CRF often suffer from complications such as anemia, which occurs when failing kidneys no longer produce sufficient erythropoietin, a hormone that stimulates the production of oxygen-carrying red blood cells (RBCs)..."

The Condition"...Starvation leads to an overall failure to make new red blood cells, for lack of raw material..."

a decrease of red blood cells in the blood.

Anemia (AmE) or anaemia (BrE), from the Greek meaning "without blood", refers to a deficiency of red blood cells (RBCs) and/or hemoglobin. This results in a reduced ability of blood to transfer oxygen to the tissues, causing hypoxia; since all human cells depend on oxygen for survival, varying degrees of anemia can have a wide range of clinical consequences. Hemoglobin (the oxygen-carrying protein in the red blood cells) has to be present to ensure adequate oxygenation of all body tissues and organs.

Hematology Parathyroid

Hematology Proteins

Relationship to Gluten Sensitivity / Celiac Disease"Anemia is a frequent presentation of celiac disease..."

Gastrointestinal Potassium

Extremity Potassium

Gastrointestinal Peritoneal

Hypersensitivity Potassium