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Anaemia

Also called Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron poor blood

Anaemia means having too few healthy red blood cells or too little haemoglobin, so the body gets less oxygen. It causes tiredness and weakness, and has many causes.

Treated in Haematology · General Medicine

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Symptoms

  • Tiredness and weakness
  • Pale skin
  • Breathlessness on walking or climbing stairs
  • Dizziness and headache
  • A fast heartbeat

Causes

  • Lack of iron, vitamin B12 or folic acid in the diet
  • Blood loss, such as heavy periods or bleeding from the stomach or bowel
  • Inherited conditions such as sickle cell disease and thalassaemia
  • Long-term illness and kidney disease

When to see a doctor

See a doctor if you feel tired and breathless for weeks, look pale, or have heavy periods. Black stools or blood in vomit need urgent care.

Treatment at Abhinav Hospital

Our physicians and haematologist find the cause with blood tests and treat it: iron or vitamin supplements, treatment of any bleeding, and specialist care for inherited blood disorders. Blood transfusion is given only when needed.

Doctors who treat anaemia

Questions patients ask

Which foods help with iron-deficiency anaemia?

Green leafy vegetables, pulses, jaggery, dates, eggs and meat are good sources of iron. Vitamin C, such as lemon or amla, helps the body absorb it.

Should I take iron tablets on my own?

It is better to have a blood test first, because anaemia has many causes and not all of them are due to low iron.

Which doctor treats anaemia at Abhinav Hospital, Nagpur?

Anaemia is treated in our Haematology and General Medicine departments, by Dr. Rahul Arora, Dr. Sudhir Bhatnagar, and Dr. Ashwin T. Chichkhede.

How do I book an appointment for anaemia?

Call the hospital on +91 75571 60334, message us on WhatsApp, or leave your number in the form on this page and the front desk will call you back to fix a time with the right doctor.

This page explains anaemia in general terms and does not replace an examination by a doctor. In an emergency, come straight to the hospital or call the emergency number. All conditions A to Z