Medically reviewed by Christine L. Larsen, MD Anemia, a deficiency in healthy red blood cells, can affect the appearance of ...

Anemia happens for many reasons. It can be caused by a lack of vitamin B-12, folate (also called folic acid) or iron, important building blocks needed to make red blood cells.

Blood loss is the most common cause of anemia, especially iron-deficiency anemia. Blood loss can be short term or persist over time. Heavy menstrual periods or bleeding in the digestive or urinary ...

Despite its profound impact on patient health, anemia of chronic kidney disease (CKD) remains underdiagnosed and undertreated.

Anemia in the elderly is quite common. Depending on what study we quote, it can affect between 8 to 44 percent of people over 65 years old, with the highest number found in men over 85 (so you ...

Medically reviewed by Brian T. Luong, DMD Anemia (a lack of healthy red blood cells) can produce a swollen and painful tongue (glossitis), sometimes called “anemia tongue.” Anemia has many causes, ...

Q. I've just been diagnosed with anemia. What are its causes, and how is it treated? A. Blood is made up of red blood cells that bring oxygen to the tissues of the body, white blood cells that ...

Anemia is a common condition that often can be overlooked. The symptoms may be vague -- fatigue and lightheadedness or even looking extremely pale all caused by too few red blood cells in the body ...

Anemia occurs when a person does not produce enough healthy red blood cells. It can cause a range of effects, including symptoms in the mouth. Learn more.

Pernicious anemia is due to a lack of intrinsic factor or other causes, such as infections, surgery, medicines, or diet. Lack of Intrinsic Factor Intrinsic factor is a protein made in the stomach ...