What is Anaemia? Rather than a specific diagnosis, anaemia is a label and is defined as a lower than normal red cell count or haemoglobin level.
What lifestyle & treatments are available? A balanced diet, with adequate iron, B12 and folic acid is necessary to avoid the deficiency anaemias.
What are the next steps? If there is concern that anaemia may be present, a consultation with your doctor which will include a history and physical examination and possibly blood tests will determine the diagnosis.
To learn more see 'The Facts on Anaemia' sheet written by Dr Tammy