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Have you been abnormally tired lately? Or frequently feeling dizzy? While there are many potential causes for these symptoms, there is a chance you might be anemic. Fortunately, testing for and treating anemia can be a fairly simple process. Learn more about symptoms and how to test for anemia in this latest <\/span>Medical Arts Laboratory<\/span><\/a> blog post.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is Anemia?<\/b><\/h3>\n

Anemia<\/span><\/a> is when your body lacks enough healthy red blood cells to bring oxygen to the tissues of your body. These red blood cells contain the essential protein hemoglobin, which is where the necessary oxygen for your body is stored on a cellular level. You may have heard of anemia before, but you may also be wondering how you get anemia. You can become anemic if your body can\u2019t produce enough red blood cells, if you lose red blood cells faster than they can be replaced due to bleeding, or if your body is destroying red blood cells. There are actually a few different types of anemia depending on the causes. However, <\/span>iron deficiency anemia<\/span><\/a> is the most common type.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Symptoms of anemia are different for every person, depending upon the cause. The symptoms can also indicate other medical conditions, which is why it\u2019s important to consult with your doctor if you think you may be anemic. Common symptoms include:<\/span><\/p>\n