Do you always have to bruise easily to be anemic?!
Question: Do you always have to bruise easily to be anemic!?
I get cold very easily and I'm almost always wearing a jacket (even in the summer time) and I get light headed sometimes, and I'm always tired!.
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There are lots of symptoms for anemia, and there are many different types as well!. I used to get very tired all the time, I would sleep for hours, wake up for an hour or two and need to go back to bed!. I did bruise easily and did get light headed!. I went to the doctor and they did a blood test!. If you are worried have them check your iron levels!. I pulled these other symptoms from web md: Symptoms common to many types of anemia include the following:
Easy fatigue and loss of energy
Unusually rapid heart beat, particularly with exercise
Shortness of breath and headache, particularly with exercise
Difficulty concentrating
Dizziness
Pale skin
Leg cramps
Insomnia
Other symptoms are associated with specific forms of anemia!.
Anemia caused by iron deficiency:
Hunger for strange substances such as paper, ice, or dirt (a condition called pica)!.
Upward curvature of the nails referred to as koilonychias!.
Soreness of the mouth with cracks at the corners!.
Anemia caused by vitamin B-12 deficiency:
A tingling, "pins and needles" sensation in the hands or feet!.
Loss of sense of touch!.
A wobbly gait and difficulty walking!.
Clumsiness and stiffness of the arms and legs!.
Dementia
Hallucinations, paranoia and schizophrenia!.
Usually you can take iron supplements to help!. In my case my body didn't absorb them so I had to get iron iv's!. It's not a big deal and now my iron levels are fine!. Good luck!!Www@Answer-Health@Com
Easy fatigue and loss of energy
Unusually rapid heart beat, particularly with exercise
Shortness of breath and headache, particularly with exercise
Difficulty concentrating
Dizziness
Pale skin
Leg cramps
Insomnia
Other symptoms are associated with specific forms of anemia!.
Anemia caused by iron deficiency:
Hunger for strange substances such as paper, ice, or dirt (a condition called pica)!.
Upward curvature of the nails referred to as koilonychias!.
Soreness of the mouth with cracks at the corners!.
Anemia caused by vitamin B-12 deficiency:
A tingling, "pins and needles" sensation in the hands or feet!.
Loss of sense of touch!.
A wobbly gait and difficulty walking!.
Clumsiness and stiffness of the arms and legs!.
Dementia
Hallucinations, paranoia and schizophrenia!.
Usually you can take iron supplements to help!. In my case my body didn't absorb them so I had to get iron iv's!. It's not a big deal and now my iron levels are fine!. Good luck!!Www@Answer-Health@Com
No!. Bruising easily does not entirely mean you are anemic!.
These are some of the symptoms that may mean are you anemic!.
- Weakness and fatigue
- Loss of breath
- Fast heartbeat
- lightheaded
- headaches ( constantly)
- ringing in your ears or pale skin
- mental confusion
If you think you have any of these symptoms you should contact your doctor!. Many doctors belive that if you have anemia you should try taking iron pills!. here are some resources you can check out!.
http://www!.anemia!.org/
http://www!.thalassemia!.org/Www@Answer-Health@Com
These are some of the symptoms that may mean are you anemic!.
- Weakness and fatigue
- Loss of breath
- Fast heartbeat
- lightheaded
- headaches ( constantly)
- ringing in your ears or pale skin
- mental confusion
If you think you have any of these symptoms you should contact your doctor!. Many doctors belive that if you have anemia you should try taking iron pills!. here are some resources you can check out!.
http://www!.anemia!.org/
http://www!.thalassemia!.org/Www@Answer-Health@Com
I am anemic, and that's the same with me, I small, weak, sleep like a cat, I take pills to keep my blood level up, but I still get tired, light headed and sick easily!. I also bruise easily so ya!.!.!. it's all a mystery to me!.Www@Answer-Health@Com