Low hemoglobin causes

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• Blood loss: Tumors can bleed, causing you to lose blood. This is especially the case with colon cancer. • Bone marrow replacement: Some cancers, such as lymphomas or metastases from breast cancer, can invade the bone marrow and replace the bone marrow cells which make red blood cells. • Cytokines: High levels of proteins known as cytokines, which act as molecular messengers between cells, can slow the production of red blood cells by the bone marrow. • Hemolytic anemia: This can occur in people without cancer but is particularly common in people with lymphomas. • Nutritional deficiencies: Cancer can cause a poor appetite. Chemotherapy can also cause • Leukemia: Found in your blood and bone marrow, leukemia is caused by the rapid production of abnormal white blood cells, which are normally used to fight infection. Abnormal white blood cells associated with leukemia hinder the bone marrow’s ability to produce red blood cells and platelets. • Lymphoma: The lymphatic system removes excess fluid from your body and produces lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell that fights infections. Lymphoma occurs when abnormal lymphocytes collect in the lymph nodes and other tissues impairing the immune system. • Myeloma: Plasma cells are white blood cells that produce antibodies to fight infection. Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells) interferes with the normal production of antibodies. This weakens your immune system. Other possible causes of anemia include: • Autoimmune diseases that ...

• Tingling, prickling feelings (also called "pins and needles" or paresthesia) • Muscle weakness • Ataxia: An inability to voluntarily coordinate and control your muscle movements, which can affect eye movement, speech, and swallowing • Digestive tract issues like bloating, nausea, and loss of appetite • An enlarged • Frequent infections • Easily bleeding • Fevers • Tiny, circular red spots on the skin caused by bleeding from small blood vessels ( petechiae) • Nosebleeds • Blood in stool • • Nausea • • Abnormally formed kidneys, heart, lungs, digestive tract, arms, and hands (specific to Fanconi anemia, a form of aplastic anemia) Anemia, especially if it's severe, can strain your heart, weaken your immune system, and lead to other complications. It can cause pregnancy complications or developmental problems in infancy and childhood. When to See a Healthcare Provider If you’ve been diagnosed with anemia and you experience a worsening of symptoms like chest pain, trouble breathing, fast or irregular heartbeat, head to the hospital immediately. If possible, get someone else to drive you. You may be experiencing heart problems, including heart failure. • You’ve already been diagnosed with an underlying condition that can lead to anemia (e.g., kidney disease, • You have a family history of inherited anemia (consider undergoing genetic testing and counseling for it) • You're experiencing a number of anemia symptoms; this could be a sign of a more serious or chronic condition lik...

Anemia in newborns is a condition where the baby’s body has a lower red blood cell count than normal. This can happen for several reasons, including if the baby is premature, the red blood cells break down too quickly, the body doesn’t create enough red blood cells or the baby loses too much blood. Many babies do not need treatment for anemia. Symptoms and Causes What causes anemia in newborns? A newborn can develop anemia for several reasons. These can include: • The baby’s body does not produce enough red blood cells. Most babies have some anemia in the first few months of life. This is known as physiologic anemia. The reason this anemia occurs is that baby’s body is growing fast and it takes time for red blood cell production to catch up. • The body breaks down red blood cells too quickly. This problem is common when the mother’s and baby’s blood types do not match. This is called Rh/ABO incompatibility. These babies usually have • The baby loses too much blood. Blood loss in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) usually occurs because the healthcare providers need to take frequent blood tests. These tests are needed to help the medical team manage your baby’s condition. The blood that is taken is not replaced quickly, which causes anemia. • The baby is born premature. Babies who are born premature (early) have lower number of red blood cells. These red blood cells also have a shorter life span when compared to the red blood cells of full term babies. This is called a...

What is anemia in children? Anemia is a common problem in children. About 20% of children in the U.S. will be diagnosed with anemia at some point. A child who has anemia does not have enough red blood cells or hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is a type of protein that allows red blood cells to carry oxygen to other cells in the body. There are many types of anemia. Your child may have 1 of these: • Iron deficiency anemia.This is not enough iron in the blood. Iron is needed to form hemoglobin. This is the most common cause of anemia. • Megaloblastic anemia.This is when red blood cells are too large from a lack of folic acid or vitamin B-12. One type of megaloblastic anemia is pernicious anemia. In this type, there is a problem absorbing vitamin B-12, important to making red blood cells. • Hemolytic anemia.This is when red blood cells are destroyed. There are many different causes, such as serious infections or certain medicines. • Sickle cell anemia.This is a type of hemoglobinopathy, an inherited type of anemia with abnormally-shaped red blood cells. • Cooley's anemia (thalassemia). This is another inherited type of anemia with abnormal red blood cells. • Aplastic anemia.This is failure of the bone marrow to make blood cells. What causes anemia in a child? Anemia has 3 main causes: • Loss of red blood cells • Inability to make enough red blood cells • Destruction of red blood cells Decreased red blood cells or hemoglobin levels may be due to: • Inherited red blood cell defects • Inf...

A hemoglobin count that is a little bit lower than normal is typical for some people and may not indicate a problem. However, a hemoglobin count that is significantly lower than normal may mean that you have anemia. A low hemoglobin count means that the amount of hemoglobin in each deciliter of blood is less than 13.5 grams for men or 12 grams for women. Low hemoglobin values for children depend on their age. A hemoglobin count that is a little bit lower than normal is typical for some people and may not indicate a problem. However, a hemoglobin count that is significantly lower than normal may mean that you have Symptoms of low hemoglobin When you have Fatigue Even with mild anemia, you may feel very tired and weak. Pale skin and gums Another early symptom of anemia is skin and gums that are paler than usual or yellowish. Temperature issues As anemia worsens, it can cause increased Dizziness Moderate anemia can make you feel dizzy (like the room is spinning) or lightheaded (like you might pass out). Rapid heart rate Fewer red blood cells mean your Tinnitus Someone with Headache Moderate to severe anemia can cause frequent Shortness of breath Moderate anemia can make you breathe faster than normal. When anemia becomes severe, you may feel like you can’t catch your breath or experience Causes of low hemoglobin There are dozens of issues that can cause anemia, ranging from infection to Poor diet Your body needs iron, protein, vitamin B12, folate (vitamin B9), and other Pregn...

• You’re more likely to have anemia in later-stage CKD. • Diabetes and dialysis increase the risk of developing anemia. • Treatment for anemia depends on the cause and can help improve symptoms and quality of life. Anyone can develop anemia, but it’s very common in chronic kidney disease (CKD), especially as the disease progresses. Read on as we discuss the links between anemia and CKD, signs you should see a doctor, and what you can expect from treatment. If you have anemia, it means your blood is low on red blood cells or hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is a protein that red blood cells carry to help distribute oxygen throughout your body. In either case, it means that tissues and organs are not getting enough oxygen to function well without treatment. It’s estimated that Mild anemia doesn’t always cause symptoms. But symptoms of anemia in CKD can include: • fatigue • weakness • pale skin • body aches • headaches • sensitivity to cold • trouble sleeping • difficulty concentrating • dizziness or fainting You can develop anemia in earlier stages of CKD, but it’s more common in stages 4 or 5. People who have diabetes as well as CKD tend to develop earlier, more severe anemia than others. As many as The risk of developing anemia grows as kidney disease progresses. You may be at higher risk of anemia if you’re: • older than 60 • female • on dialysis Other factors may also increase your risk of developing anemia with CKD, including: • diabetes • heart disease • high blood pressure • ki...