It can be diagnosed by a routine red blood cell count to check hemoglobin levels. Symptoms include fatigue, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, pale skin color and a tendency to feel cold. There are a variety of treatments available, including medications that can stimulate bone marrow to produce red blood cells and increase hemoglobin levels. Patients should discuss treatment options with their physician. The search goes on for more effective and less complicated treatment regimens.
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