Doctors diagnose anemia when a blood test shows hemoglobin levels of less than 13.5 grams per deciliter (g/dL) for men or 12.0 g/dL for women. If you have slightly higher red blood cell counts and ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) can cause anemia when damaged kidneys make too little erythropoietin (EPO). Hemodialysis may also contribute through blood loss. Anemia symptoms can include fatigue, ...

This patient has macrocytic anemia, occurring in the context of pancytopenia. The most feared cause of macrocytic pancytopenia is aplastic anemia, which is characterized by low counts in all three ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

While mild anemia is generally treatable, some severe forms, like thalassemia and aplastic anemia, can lead to life-threatening complications if untreated due to the body’s organs not receiving enough ...