Anemia occurs when there is a shortage of healthy red blood cells in your blood. Red blood cells are responsible for carrying oxygen to the tissues in your body, so when you do not have enough in your bloodstream, you can often experience symptoms like fatigue, headaches, shortness of breath, chest pain, and an irregular heartbeat. There are many different causes of anemia, and some are acute while others are chronic. It is best to see a doctor to treat anemia before symptoms become more life-threatening.

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