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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 to 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 or 'favism' is a genetic disorder. It leads to red blood cell breakdown upon exposure to certain triggers, but can be managed.

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 haemoglobin to carry oxygen around the body. Find out more about the types and symptoms of thalassaemia.

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.

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.

Folate

Folate, also called folic acid, is needed by your body to grow and develop. It is especially important for pregnant women to get enough folate.

Vitamin B deficiency

Vitamin B deficiency can happen when you don’t get enough of the right nutrients. Learn about the symptoms of vitamin B deficiency.

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.

Red blood cells

Red blood cells carry oxygen around your body and transport carbon dioxide to your lungs. Learn more about how your red blood cells work.

Heavy periods

Heavy periods (menorrhagia) are common. Here's what you can do for heavy periods, starting with a doctor's visit, medicines and surgery.

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.

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.

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.

Intravenous (IV) Iron Infusion

Discover important information about IV iron infusions, including when you might need one, costs, how to prepare and possible risks and side effects.

Brain fog

Brain fog is a way to describe problems with thinking and memory such as forgetfulness and trouble concentrating. Read about symptoms and treatments.

Multiple myeloma

Multiple myeloma develops when plasma cells build up abnormally in your bone marrow. Currently there's no cure but treatment is available.

Vitamin C deficiency

Vitamin C deficiency can happen when you don’t have enough fruits and vegetables in your diet. Learn more about vitamin C deficiency and scurvy here.

E. coli infection

Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a bacteria found in the gut. E. coli infection can cause diarrhoea and vomiting, it is often spread by eating contaminated food.

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.

Gastrointestinal bleeding

Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding can lead to vomiting blood or passing blood in stools. GI bleeding can be serious and may need emergency treatment.

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

Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) blood test

The erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is a blood test that can check for inflammation in your body. Find out more about ESR blood tests here.

Getting a poo test: who and how often?

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.

HbA1c test

Find out about the HbA1c test — a type of blood test used to help diagnose diabetes and monitor blood sugar control in people with diabetes.

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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

Haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS)

Thalassaemia

Vitamin B12 test

Iron studies blood test

Folate

Vitamin B deficiency

Fifth disease (slapped cheek disease)

Red blood cells

Heavy periods

Full blood count (FBC)

Blood transfusion

Folate blood test

Intravenous (IV) Iron Infusion

Brain fog

Multiple myeloma

Vitamin C deficiency

E. coli infection

Healthy eating over 60

Gastrointestinal bleeding

Tachycardia

Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) blood test

Getting a poo test: who and how often?

HbA1c test

Life stage

Anaemia

Anaemia medicines

Iron deficiency

How to meet your iron needs - infographic

Foods high in iron

Sickle cell anaemia

G6PD deficiency

Haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS)

Thalassaemia

Vitamin B12 test

Iron studies blood test

Folate

Vitamin B deficiency

Fifth disease (slapped cheek disease)

Red blood cells

Heavy periods

Full blood count (FBC)

Blood transfusion

Folate blood test

Intravenous (IV) Iron Infusion

Brain fog

Multiple myeloma

Vitamin C deficiency

E. coli infection

Healthy eating over 60

Gastrointestinal bleeding

Tachycardia

Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) blood test

Getting a poo test: who and how often?

HbA1c test

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