Anemia is a blood disorder characterized by an inadequate level of hemoglobin in the blood. Image Credit: MarySan / Shutterstock.com Hemoglobin is needed to transport oxygen around the body. Moreover, ...

Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD Heavy periods that cause blood loss can lead to iron deficiency anemia.Puberty, ...

A person with anemia of chronic disease has decreased red blood cells despite having “normal” or increased iron stores in their body. It can occur in people with underlying inflammatory conditions, ...

Anemia of chronic disease is anemia caused by inflammation from a long-term or chronic illness. It is also called anemia of inflammation. People with anemia of chronic disease may have normal or even ...