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Anemia

Symptoms & Signs

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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