Anemia Myth Busters: Ice Chewing, Hair Loss and Lack of Sleep

Anemia symptoms can vary widely from patient to patient and it can be difficult even for doctors to know if certain symptoms are caused directly by anemia or if they are emerging because of other conditions or health complications. Additionally, some symptoms or behaviors can incorrectly become associated with anemia because the two occur together in certain cases, even if one does not directly relate to the other. This installment of Anemia Myth Busters will discuss some common symptoms of anemia and de-mystify the role anemia plays in regards to chewing ice, hair loss and a lack of sleep.

General Anemia Symptoms

Anemia is a lower than normal level of red blood cells in the body that can cause a variety of different signs and symptoms.

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