how do i know if i have anemia? what are the side affects? please answer?

Answer 1

Determining anemia is something that has to be done in a lab -- largely because the degree of anemia makes a difference to your treatment. Symptoms of anemia include low energy levels.
It isn't a conclusive test, but if you pull down your lower eyelid and it doesn't look pink, but is grayish in colour, there's a good chance you're anemic.
But don't mess around with internet diagnosis. This stuff calls for a real doctor, because it can be the symptom of some serious problems. Get to your family doctor pronto, and find out what's causing it, so you can start on a cure.

Answer 2

Well I at one time suffered from this, Side affects are Always Tired, fatigue you just do not have the ability to do anything SO Here's what you should do, First if you really want to know just have your Blood check your Doctor can see and know just what your Hemoglobin should be as an adult 11-14 anything lower than 11 is so not good RESULTS your doctor will put you on IRON PILLS so you should start right now and any Pharmacy will have Iron Pills that you can purchase over the counter. GO Ahead and get these NOW ASAP you will fell so much BETTER with ENERGY TO BURN.

Answer 3

Try looking at the lining of the eyelid and see if it is pink or more toward the white in color. Anemia will most generally be noted in the energy level.

Answer 4

Tired all the time is the biggest symptom. Some people get white marks on finger nails, or look very pale.

You don't KNOW if you have it unless you get a blood test, and you should. Sometimes you only need to add iron supplements to your diet to get better - but check it out.

Answer 5

Talk to your doctor, Anemia is tested by a blood sample.
Let your doctor know all your symtoms.

Answer 6

White skin and low energy Pale