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Common Symptoms of Anemia

Anemia is one of the most common blood disorders and occurs when the red blood cell (RBCs) count circulating in the body reduces. Often, this disorder is related to other health conditions that interfere with the body’s capability to produce healthy RBCs or increase the loss or breakdown of these cells. Some of the common symptoms of anemia include the following: Insomnia Easy fatigue and loss of energy Cramps in the legs Unusually quick heartbeat especially while exercising Paleness in the skin Headache and shortness of breath Dizziness or light-headedness Difficulties in concentration Chest pain Several reasons cause anemia, and their symptoms differ as per their cause. These causes and symptoms are explained below: Iron deficiency anemia symptoms A disorder known as pica, where you may crave unusual things like ice, paper, or dirt Mouth soreness with cracks appearing in the corners Koilonychias resulting in the nails curving upwards Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia symptoms Dementia Tingling in the feet or hands Stiffness and clumsiness of the arms and legs Loss of sense of touch Difficulty in walking or a wobbling gait Symptoms of anemia resulting due to chronic lead poisoning Vomiting The appearance of lead lines, blue-black lines on the gums Constipation Pain the abdominal region Anemia resulting from severe red blood cell destruction Gallstones symptoms Yellowing of eyes and skin (jaundice) Failure to grow properly Red or brown urine Ulcers in the legs Sickle cell anemia symptoms Episodes of chronic pain especially in the limbs, joints, and abdominal region Extreme fatigue Delay in the growth and development of children Easy susceptibility to infections Anemia resulting from sudden destruction of red blood cell  Kidney failure symptoms Pain in the abdominal areas Seizures Red or brown urine Small bruises beneath the skin Jaundice Aplastic anemia Skin rashes Fever Frequent infections Folic acid deficiency resulting in anemia symptoms Diarrhea Irritability Smooth tongue Symptoms of hemolytic anemia  Pain in the abdominal region Dark urine Jaundice Fever It is essential to consult a doctor in case you notice any of the following points.