Posts Tagged ‘iron deficiency anemia’
Causes of Anemia Continued…
Iron deficiency anemia occurs because of a lack of the mineral iron in the body. Bone marrow in the center of the bone needs iron to make hemoglobin, the part of the red blood cell that transports oxygen to the body's organs. Without adequate iron, the body cannot produce enough hemoglobin for red [...]
Causes of Anemia
What Causes Anemia? There are more than 400 types of anemia, which are separated into 3 groupings: Anemia caused by blood loss Anemia caused by decreased or faulty red blood cell production Anemia caused by destruction of red blood cells Anemia Caused by Blood Loss Red [...]
Anemia
Understanding Anemia Anemia is a condition that develops when your blood lacks sufficient healthy red blood cells. These cells are the most important transporters of oxygen to organs. If red blood cells are too deficient in hemoglobin, then your body isn't getting adequate iron. Symptoms of anemia [...]
