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Anemia
Also called: lack of blood
OverviewSymptomsTreatmentsSpecialists
A condition in which the blood doesn't have enough healthy red blood cells.
Anemia results from a lack of red blood cells or dysfunctional red blood cells in the body. This leads to reduced oxygen flow to the body's organs.
Very common
More than 3 million US cases per year
Treatable by a medical professional
Requires a medical diagnosis
Lab tests or imaging always required
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@anarchistcvnt Anorexia Also called: anorexia nervosa OverviewSymptomsTreatmentsNewsSpecialists An eating disorder causing people to obsess about weight and what they eat. Anorexia is characterized by a distorted body image, with an unwarranted fear of being overweight. Common More than 200,000 US cases per year Treatable by a medical professional Chronic: can last for years or be lifelong Usually self-diagnosable Lab tests or imaging not required
