Doctors diagnose anemia when a blood test shows hemoglobin levels of less than 13.5 grams per deciliter (g/dL) for men or 12.0 g/dL for women. If you have slightly higher red blood cell counts and ...
Anemia affects your red blood cells and hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from your lungs to all the tissues and organs in your body. The most common cause ...
Hematology refers to the study of blood and bone marrow conditions. A person may be referred to a hematologist to find out what the cause of anemia is and to determine a treatment plan. Anemia occurs ...