Experts stress early diagnosis and identifying underlying cause of anaemia
"Anaemia is not a disease by itself but a clinical finding that signals an underlying health condition.
- ▪"Anaemia is not a disease by itself but a clinical finding that signals an underlying health condition.
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"Anaemia is not a disease by itself but a clinical finding that signals an underlying health condition. Identifying its cause is the first step towards effective treatment," experts said during The Hindu's webinar titled 'Anaemia: Understanding Causes and Effects' on Sunday.The experts explained that while iron deficiency remains the most common cause of anaemia, the condition can also result from deficiencies of vitamin B12 or folate, inherited blood disorders such as thalassaemia and sickle cell disease, chronic kidney disease, infections, autoimmune disorders, bone marrow diseases and several other underlying illnesses.
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