Anemia is a medical condition where you lack enough healthy blood cells to help carry adequate oxygen within the body’s tissues. If you have anemia, you may also know it as low hemoglobin, which can make you feel often very weak and tired.
 
There are several different forms of anemia, each form has its cause. Anemia may be temporary for some, and long-term for others. Often symptoms of anemia can range from mild to severe. In many cases, anemia often will have more than one cause. If you suspect you have anemia, it is highly recommended to book an appointment with one of our doctors at our clinic. Anemia can be a warning sign of a serious illness.
 
Treatments for anemia will range on the different causes, you may be able to prevent some of the types of anemia by just eating healthy, taking care of yourself, and exercising.
 
The different types of anemia include:
 
• Aplastic anemia
• Iron deficiency anemia
• Sickle cell anemia
• Thalassemia
• Vitamin deficiency anemia

 
To be able to clearly diagnose anemia, our doctors will ask you several questions about your medical history, perform a physical exam, and may run one or all of the following tests:
 
• Complete blood count

Complete blood counts are used to count the number of blood cells within the sample of blood that was taken. For an anemia diagnosis, your doctor will be interested in the levels of the red blood cells contained within your sample of blood, as well as the hemoglobin within your blood.
 
• Test to determine the size and shape of the red blood cells

Some of the red blood cells in your system may also be examined for any unusual shapes, sizes, and colors.
 
• Additional diagnostic testing

You may receive a diagnosis of anemia, and if so, the doctor will order other tests to determine the cause behind the diagnosis. It can be necessary for the tests to study a sample of your bone marrow to be able to properly diagnose the cause of the anemia.

 
An anemia diagnosis will be due to a condition that is present at birth, this is a congenital issue or a condition that you could have developed later on. Anemia will occur when the blood does not have enough red blood cells.
 
This can occur if:
 
• Your body is unable to make enough red blood cells to keep up
• Bleeding causes the body to lose red blood cells faster than usual than can be replaced
• The body destroys red blood cells
 
Different types of anemia and their different causes include:
 
• Iron deficiency anemia
• Vitamin deficiency anemia
• Anemia of inflammation
• Aplastic anemia
• Anemias associated with bone marrow disease
• Hemolytic anemia
• Sickle cell anemia

 
The differing symptoms of anemia will vary from one person to another, specifically on the cause of anemia and the severity of which the individual is dealing with anemia. Depending on the cause of your anemia, you may not even have any symptoms.
 
The various signs and symptoms of anemia may include:
 
• Fatigue
• Weakness
• Yellow or pale looking skin
• Irregular heartbeat
• Shortness of breath
• Light-headedness
• Dizzy
• Chest pain
• Cold hands and feet
• Headaches
 
At first, anemia can show mild signs and symptoms, to the point you may not even notice it. However, the symptoms can worsen over time.
 
If you are noticing signs and symptoms of anemia, contact our clinic or book an appointment with our doctors to get tested and either a diagnosis for anemia, or another diagnosis for another condition. We are conveniently located at 233 Broadway Suite 2750 New York, NY 10279. We serve patients from New York NY, Brooklyn NY, Manhattan NY, Harlem NY, and Greenwich Village NY.