If you often feel tired or dizzy for no clear reason, it could be a sign of anaemia.
Anaemia happens when your body does not have enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen.
It often develops slowly, so symptoms can be easy to miss.
Here are some signs you might notice
Mild anaemia can often improve with simple steps:
Pregnant women, young children, and people with long-term conditions should be extra careful.
By measuring the Haemoglobin (‘Hb’), which is part of a blood test called a Full Blood Count (FBC). Normal Hb is
The Hb reflects the number of red cells (which carry oxygen) in the blood – a higher number means more red cells. A low haemoglobin is called anaemia. A high haemoglobin is called polycythaemia.
Note. Anaemis is not a diagnosis. It is a syndrome (group of diseases) with a cause. You need to find out what is that cause.
If you are unsure or worried, it’s always better to check.
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