10 Symptoms of Anemia

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Symptom #3: Breathlessness

In patients with anemia, there may be breathlessness or shortness of breath as the body struggles for oxygen. Oxygen delivery to the tissues is compromised and as a result you may end-up breathless.

Normal activities such as walking, increases oxygen demand to the muscles. If you are experiencing shortness of breath with mild activities and concurrently have other symptoms such as pallor and tiredness, it may be due to anemia, so you should seek medical attention for proper diagnosis.

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