Anemia is a blood disorder characterized by an inadequate level of hemoglobin in the blood. Image Credit: MarySan / Shutterstock.com Hemoglobin is needed to transport oxygen around the body. Moreover, ...

Hemolytic anemia occurs when red blood cells are destroyed faster than your bone marrow can make them. This can be caused by diseases, autoimmune disorders, or cancer. The treatment depends on the ...

Anemia (a lack of healthy red blood cells) can produce a swollen and painful tongue (glossitis), sometimes called “anemia tongue.” Anemia has many causes, including iron deficiency, vitamin B12 ...

A person with anemia of chronic disease has decreased red blood cells despite having “normal” or increased iron stores in their body. It can occur in people with underlying inflammatory conditions, ...

Iron deficiency anemia occurs when there are insufficient red blood cells due to a lack of iron. In some cases, iron deficiency anemia can be genetic, as people can pass genetic variations onto their ...

Anemia of chronic disease is anemia caused by inflammation from a long-term or chronic illness. It is also called anemia of inflammation. People with anemia of chronic disease may have normal or even ...