Anemia is not a disease; it is a symptom of various diseases.
Anemia is a reduction in the number of circulating red blood cells, the amount
of hemoglobin, or the volume of packed red cells. There are many specific
diagnoses of anemia including:
Aplastic Anemia
Cooley's Anemia
Fanconi Anemia and
Sickle Cell Anemia
Some forms of anemia, such as Sickle Cell, Fanconi, and Cooley's Anemia, are
genetic. Anemia also results from iron deficiency, nutritional deficiency,
exposure to radiation and other toxins, and severe infection.
Symptoms of various forms of anemia can include pain episodes, organ damage,
extreme fatigue, and frequent infections. Treatment for anemia must be specific
for the cause, and can include blood transfusions, chelation therapy,
antibiotics, androgens (male hormones), bone marrow transplants, and other
therapies.