What are the signs of anemia? 10 points for best!!!?

Question

My mom has it and i am fatigued all the time and it is hard for my blood to clot after i prick or cut myself please tell me what is anemia and how it might affect me if i have it.

Also i don't eat much... I am not anorexic. I skip breakfast and lunch and eat a little dinner but mostly i am too tired to do anything.

I am also a teenager if that helps I can't take b12 yet

Answer 1

Your body is low on iron. It definatly sounds like you are anemic.

This is the definition of anemia that I found in a medical dictionary........
a condition in which the blood is deficient in red blood cells, in hemoglobin, or in total volume

Im not sure how old you are, but check out this website for some info.... http://www.anemiainstitute.org/patient/anemia_and_children_teens/how_does_anemia_affect_children_and_teens_

This is what is on the first page of that website:

What is anemia?

Anemia is a condition that occurs when your body does not have enough red blood cells. Red blood cells are important because they contain hemoglobin, which carries oxygen from the lungs to tissues and cells. When there are not enough red blood cells, the body does not have enough hemoglobin to carry oxygen throughout the body.

How does anemia affect children and teens?

The child with anemia may be lethargic, irritable, and unable to concentrate. Even mild anemia can result in extreme fatigue and interfere with a child's ability to perform at school or participate in social activities.
For infants, iron deficiency may cause a delay in mental and psychomotor development that may not be reversible. Teenage girls with even moderate iron deficiency may demonstrate poorer cognitive and academic performance.

Hope this helps.

Answer 2

Anemia is a medical condition that occurs when a person does not have enough red blood cells. Red blood cells are important because they contain hemoglobin, a protein that carries oxygen from the lungs to the body's muscles and organs. The body requires oxygen for energy. Therefore, when you are anemic, you may feel tired both mentally or physically.

Some common symptoms of anemia include: fatigue, weakness, shortness of breath, dizziness or fainting, pale skin (decreased pinkness of lips, gums, lining of the eyelids, nail beds and palms), rapid heart beat, feeling cold, sadness or depression, decreased sexual function, difficulty sleeping or decreased appetite.

Anemia can have long term effects on your heart and kidneys so it is worth seeing a doctor if you think you may have it. The doctor can run lab tests to look at your CBC and hemoglobin to figure out the best treatment for you.

Hope this helps!

Answer 3

Even those with mild anemia can experience some weakness and fatigue. Moderate to severe anemia can also cause shortness of breath, rapid heartbeat, lightheadedness, headache, ringing in the ears (tinnitus), irritability, pale skin, restless leg syndrome, and mental confusion. Anemia may occur without symptoms, however, and be detected only during a medical examination that includes a blood test. In spite of the common association of anemia with thinness and pallor, a normal to heavy weight and healthy-looking skin color do not rule out anemia in people with risk factors and other symptoms.

Answer 4

Anemia is low concentration of HAEMOGLOBIN in the blood.
You can find more about anemia on anemia.com

Anemia can be difficult to identify because early symptoms may be mild. In addition, it is easy to mistake some symptoms of anemia for symptoms of other diseases or side effects of medication. As symptoms of anemia worsen, however, they can significantly affect aspects of a person's quality of life.


Anemia can make it hard to find the energy to enjoy activities, or even to complete basic tasks at home or at work. Particularly for a person with a serious disease, the fatigue, weakness, and other symptoms associated with anemia can complicate the challenges of coping with the serious disease.

Symptoms of anemia include:
Fatigue
Weakness
Shortness of breath
Dizziness or fainting
Pale skin, including decreased pinkness of the lips, gums, lining of the eyelids, nail beds and palms
Rapid heart beat (tachycardia)
Feeling cold
Sadness or depression
Decreased sexual function
Difficulty sleeping
Decreased appetite

Because the symptoms of anemia are easily confused with the symptoms of other conditions, it is important to see a doctor for an evaluation if you are experiencing significant fatigue or other signs and symptoms listed above, or if you already have a serious disease.

Possible causes of anemia include:
Blood loss
Diseases
Medication side effects
Poor diet
Vitamin or iron deficiencies

Answer 5

anemia does not have anything to do with the blood not clotting so easy.but about the anemia,,,that means your body is low in iron...just that. i have it and i take iron pills to keep up my iron. iron is needed for healthy red blood cells..the signs of anemia are just a few but the more common ones are being tired when you haven't done anything,,dizzyness..lite headed...and your hair will fall out easy when you brush it. there will be more hair in the brush than usual.those are what i had and the doc said my iron was really low.,,said i 'm anemic. now i know that if one goes years with low iron that eventually there will be organ damage,,especially to the liver.but as long as one takes iron or even eats iron-rich foods..your body will have enough iron.some people only need to take the iron for awhile then quit and they're normal but some like me..don't hold the iron so i have to take it each day.if you have any of the signs that i listed,,go have a blood test done..simple and easy to handle if you are.

Answer 6

You might have it, but I didn't think it was hereditary (I may be wrong about that). Some of the signs are fatigue, you easily get cold, pale skin, etc. If you are concerned, your doctor can do a simple blood test to determine whether or not you are anemic.

For those saying to throw up, eat more, and so on, that is anorexia, not anemia. Nice try at sarcasm though.

Answer 7

Anemia is usually a symptom of an underlying disease. Such as Hemorrhagic anemia, Iron deficiency anemia, aplastic anemia, hemolytic anemia, pernicious anemia or sickle cell anemia. iron deficiency anemia is the most common type of anemia. Symptoms are feeling tired, fatigue easily, appear pale, develop palpitations (heart) and can become more short of breath.

Answer 8

Anemia occurs in many forms, but all involve a shortage of healthy red blood cells, lack of iron in your blood, your symptoms range from being excessively tired all the time , muscle cramps in your legs and calves,
Weakness
Shortness of breath
Dizziness or fainting
Pale skin, including decreased pinkness of the lips, gums, lining of the eyelids, nail beds and palms,Rapid heart beat (tachycardia),Feeling cold,Sadness or depression,Decreased sexual function,Difficulty sleeping,Decreased appetite

it is usually easily cured by upping your iron consumption, and or, taking an iron supplement for a while, because there are dif'rent reasons for anemia, you have to talk to your doctor about it and have a special hemoglobin blood test done, to determine your count, if it's severe enough, you may need iron infusions which take about 15-30 minutes to complete, and are painless, except for the needle insertion,.I've had several of these. 10 to be exact,

I dont believe the clotting has anything to do with the anemia, thats usually hemopheliacs.(another blood disorder)

Answer 9

Anemia can be difficult to identify because early symptoms may be mild. In addition, it is easy to mistake some symptoms of anemia for symptoms of other diseases or side effects of medication. As symptoms of anemia worsen, however, they can significantly affect aspects of a person's quality of life.

Symptoms of anemia include:

* Fatigue
* Weakness
* Shortness of breath
* Dizziness or fainting
* Pale skin, including decreased pinkness of the lips, gums, lining of the eyelids, nail beds and palms
* Rapid heart beat (tachycardia)
* Feeling cold
* Sadness or depression
* Decreased sexual function
* Difficulty sleeping
* Decreased appetite

Answer 10

Anemia is a low level of iron in the blood. I've fought it for years.

At its worst, my symptoms were scary. I was so weak and tired, people thought i was using drugs. I was also cold all the time. It felt like I had ice water in my veins, even in the summer. I was dizzy all the time. I had trouble swallowing and ended up not eating, just drinking Ovaltine all the time. This made the problem worst.

If you're concerned, buy a bottle of Geritol from your local drug store. It tastes like hell, but really works. It's just liquid iron. If you have small children around, make sure and keep it out of reach. Iron overdoses can be lethal in children.

Ask your pharmacist for advice. It's free.