Do I Have Anemia?

Do you often feel fatigued or exhausted without an apparent reason?

Do you often feel a lack of energy while performing your daily activities?

Do you have frequent, recurrent headaches that are often accompanied by dizziness?

Do you often feel as if you're about to fall or faint?

Do you have pounding or "whooshing" sensation in your ears?

Does your skin look pale or is your skin yellowish in color?

Do you often find yourself breathless while performing normal daily tasks such as walking, climbing stairs or working out?

Do you feel chest pain from time to time?

Do you often feel a noticeably rapid, strong, or irregular heartbeat?

Do you feel that your arms and legs are constantly cold even if it is warm outside?

Has your hair fallen out more than usual during everyday washing or brushing?

Do you have brittle nails that crack easily?

Have you recently experienced frequent episodes of loss of appetite?

Have you noticed any unusual bleeding including as heavy periods, bleeding from hemorrhoids or nosebleeds?

Have you recently donated blood more than once?

Based on your answers, you are probably not anemic. If you feel weak and tired, you may just need to rest and sleep more. However, if you have any concerns it is best to consult a doctor and perform a blood test.

Based on your answers, your symptoms indicate that you might be anemic. Anemia is a condition characterized by decreased levels of hemoglobin in the blood and/or decreased erythrocyte count. The diagnosis of anemia must be confirmed by laboratory analysis. There are many types of anemia, so it is therefore best that you contact a doctor who will diagnose you and instruct you on the tests needed to determine the next steps of your treatment. Treatment for anemia depends on the severity and cause of the condition, but usually includes medications, supplements and dietary changes.