Anemia
What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?
Signs and symptoms depend on the cause of the anemia. Mild anemia may cause few or no symptoms. Common signs and symptoms include:
paleness of the skin, inside of the mouth, and eyes, also called pallor
fatigue or tiredness
weakness
reduced ability to exercise
increased heart rate with activity
an abnormal awareness of the heartbeat, called palpitations, which may be unusually hard or fast
shortness of breath or breathlessness
loss of appetite
chest pain
mental changes, including memory loss, confusion, and depression
delayed growth and development in children
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