What does it mean if some is said to be anemic?

Answer 1

Anemia is caused by a lack of healthy red blood cells. As for what it takes to become anemic the list could go on and on. Basically anything that causes destruction of red blood cells can cause anemia, but destruction is not the only cause. It may also be caused by a lack of production of healthy red blood cells or if the destruction rate of the healthy cells is faster than your body can make them.

As for causes the only ones that I know of (I'm sure someone can give you more) are vitamin deficiencies, excessive bleeding, and some types of auto immune diseases (where the immune system attacks the red blood cells). I am sure there are many other causes, but from my understanding these are the most common. :)

Answer 2

Lack of iron. Can be cured with shots, iron supplements or even cooking with cast iron cookware.

However, African-Americans can be sickle-cell anemic from birth. It takes specialized medication. It can be fatal, cause miscarriages or severe health problems.

Answer 3

When someone is anemic it means that their body does not have enough healthy red blood cells. These cells are the ones that provide oxygen to the body.

Answer 4

Anemia refers to blood with abnormally low oxygen-carrying capacity

Answer 5

Shortage of white blood cells.

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Actually, it's a shortage of red blood cells. Neutropenic is the term for a shortage of white cells.