how can you tell if your anemic?

Question

how can you tell if your anemic? do you have to just go get a blood test?

Answer 1

A blood test is the only way to know for sure. You can have absolutely no symptoms at all or you could have any of these:

Weakness, fatigue, or lack of stamina.
Shortness of breath during exercise.
Headache.
Difficulty concentrating.
Irritability.
Dizziness.
Pale skin.
Craving substances that are not food (pica). That's what Ladybee is describing.

Other possible symptoms:

Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS)
Rapid heartbeat.
Brittle fingernails and toenails.
Cracked lips.
Smooth, sore tongue.

I have to take iron supplements for mine. If I don't, my RLS flares up and I get a horrible crashing fatigue. I mean ZERO energy.

Answer 2

Some symptoms of anemia are a general weak feeling, and bruising easily. If you want to find out if you are anemic, though, you need to visit a doctor and have your blood tested. The test doesn't take long, only a few minutes.

Answer 3

The best way is to get your blood tested. I am anemic and I have to take iron supplements. You can sometimes tell if you are because you'll often feel tired and you'd usually be cold when others aren't.

Answer 4

i was anemic and i ate ice & argo strach 24/7 i went to the doctor and he told me that was a sign but i did not no that he took blood to make sure i had to get an iron shot they help faster than the iron pills but they burn like h-e-l-l-