Anemia and thrombocytopenia cause low levels of red blood cells and platelets. This can cause fatigue and bleeding problems. Thrombocytopenia is a low platelet count. Platelets, also known as ...

Anemia may develop from having too few red blood cells or too little hemoglobin, the iron-rich protein that carries oxygen to all of your organs. Anemia is a signal that your body’s capacity to ...

Q: What causes anemia, and is a blood transfusion the only treatment? A: Red blood cells are a critical component of our blood. They are "loaded" with oxygen in the lungs, and then along with the rest ...

Anemia occurs when you have fewer red blood cells or low hemoglobin, reducing oxygen levels in your blood. Iron deficiency anemia is common and can be treated with dietary changes and supplements.

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...