Anemia:
A condition in which the oxygen-carrying component of blood, a protein called hemoglobin, falls below normal levels. Anemia can be caused by many factors, such as blood loss, chronic disease states such as renal failure, and secondary to some medications such as chemotherapy. Treatment of the anemia is determined by the cause of the condition and the severity. Treatments may range from something as simple as iron supplements to a blood transfusion.
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