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Anaemia

Anaemia is a lack of red blood cells, which carry oxygen from the lungs around the body. It's important treat the cause of the anaemia.

Anaemia medicines

Anaemia medicine is mostly used to treat iron-deficiency anaemia. Learn how this medicine works, who takes it and associated side effects.

Iron deficiency

Iron is an essential mineral for your body. Low iron levels can cause anaemia. Read about how iron deficiency can lead to health problems.

How to meet your iron needs - infographic

Need help getting enough iron? Check out this infographic to ensure you get an adequate iron intake with a balanced diet.

Foods high in iron

The best sources of iron are animal-based foods like meat and eggs (called 'haem iron'), but many plant-based foods also contain (non-haem) iron.

Sickle cell anaemia

Sickle cell anaemia is the most common and serious form of sickle cell disease. Read more about sickle cell anaemia and how it is treated.

G6PD deficiency

G6PD deficiency, sometimes called 'favism', is a genetic disorder that causes red blood cells to break down when exposed to triggers. People with G6PD deficiency can live a healthy life.

Women don't need to 'put up' with heavy periods

Heavy menstrual bleeding affects 1 in 4 Australian women, but treatment is available. There's no need to suffer in silence.

Haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS)

Haemolytic uraemic syndrome is a rare, life-threatening illness where your kidneys stop working properly, most common in children under 5 years.

Thalassaemia

This inherited blood disorder prevents someone from making enough healthy haemoglobin to carry oxygen around the body, but it may not need treatment.

Fifth disease (Slapped cheek disease)

Fifth disease or 'slapped cheek disease' is a mild viral illness marked by a red rash that makes children’s cheeks look like they’ve been slapped

Heavy periods

Your periods are heavy if you're using more tampons or pads than usual. Here's what you can do for heavy periods, starting with a doctor's visit.

Iron studies blood test

Iron studies are blood tests that look at how much iron is in your blood and other cells. Too little or too much iron can cause health problems.

Vitamin B12 test

Find out why you might need a Vitamin B12 blood test. Vitamin B12 is also called cobalamin or VitB12. Vitamin B12 can be low in vegetarians.

Red blood cells

Red blood cells carry oxygen around your body and transport carbon dioxide to the lungs. Learn about related health problems and how a healthy diet can help produce red blood cells.

Folate

Folate is a B-group vitamin that your body needs to grow and develop. Everyone needs folate, but it’s especially important for pregnant women.

Blood transfusion

Blood transfusion is a safe procedure. Find out about the different types, why you might need a blood transfusion and what happens when you receive it.

Full blood count (FBC)

A full blood count is a common blood test for general health, which can also provide information about a range of conditions.

Folate blood test

Folate is an important nutrient for making red blood cells. The folate blood test checks whether you have enough folate in your blood.

Restless legs syndrome

Restless legs syndrome is a condition that can make it hard for you to sleep. Learn more about its causes, symptoms and how to treat it at home.

The role of a haematologist

A haematologist is a specialist doctor who treats conditions that affect the blood, such as leukaemia or haemophilia, or the organs that make blood.

Heart murmur

Heart murmurs are sounds that can be heard when listening to the heart. Some heart murmurs are a sign of a heart condition, but others are not. Here's what you need to know.

Lead poisoning

Lead can enter your body if you breathe in or swallow contaminated materials. Find out about preventing exposure, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

Vitamin B deficiency

To maintain optimum health it's important to get enough of the right nutrients. Learn how a vitamin B deficiency can affect you.

E. coli infection

Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a bacteria that causes minor and severe illness. Learn more about the symptoms, causes and treatments for E. coli.

Tests used in diagnosing dementia

Doctors diagnose dementia using a number of different tests, including physical and neurological examination, cognitive tests, X - Rays and scans.

Healthy eating over 60

As your body changes over time, so do your nutritional needs. Here's how to get enough fibre, vitamins, minerals and more in your diet as you age.

Tachycardia

Tachycardia (if your heart beats faster than usual, more than 100 beats per minute) can be a normal response to exercise or stress or a sign of disease

Bowel cancer in young people on the rise — here’s what to look out for

Bowel cancer more commonly occurs in older people, while rates of the deadly disease in younger people are going up. But whatever your age, it's important to know the warning signs and symptoms of bowel cancer. Learn more here.

Get behind bowel cancer screening

Free bowel cancer screening test kits are being sent to Australians aged from 50 to 74. Bowel cancer is one of the most curable cancers – if detected early on.

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Search results for: "Anaemia"

Life stage

Anaemia

Anaemia medicines

Iron deficiency

How to meet your iron needs - infographic

Foods high in iron

Sickle cell anaemia

G6PD deficiency

Women don't need to 'put up' with heavy periods

Haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS)

Thalassaemia

Fifth disease (Slapped cheek disease)

Heavy periods

Iron studies blood test

Vitamin B12 test

Red blood cells

Folate

Blood transfusion

Full blood count (FBC)

Folate blood test

Restless legs syndrome

The role of a haematologist

Heart murmur

Lead poisoning

Vitamin B deficiency

E. coli infection

Tests used in diagnosing dementia

Healthy eating over 60

Tachycardia

Bowel cancer in young people on the rise — here’s what to look out for

Get behind bowel cancer screening

Life stage

Anaemia

Anaemia medicines

Iron deficiency

How to meet your iron needs - infographic

Foods high in iron

Sickle cell anaemia

G6PD deficiency

Women don't need to 'put up' with heavy periods

Haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS)

Thalassaemia

Fifth disease (Slapped cheek disease)

Heavy periods

Iron studies blood test

Vitamin B12 test

Red blood cells

Folate

Blood transfusion

Full blood count (FBC)

Folate blood test

Restless legs syndrome

The role of a haematologist

Heart murmur

Lead poisoning

Vitamin B deficiency

E. coli infection

Tests used in diagnosing dementia

Healthy eating over 60

Tachycardia

Bowel cancer in young people on the rise — here’s what to look out for

Get behind bowel cancer screening

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