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Anemia

What is anemia?

Having anemia means you don't have enough red blood cells. Your body needs these cells to carry oxygen from your lungs to the rest of your body.

Anemia is fairly common. It's often easily treated. Sometimes, though, it's serious.

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Clinics for Anemia