Anemia

Overview

Anemia is a condition in which you don't have enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to your tissues. Having anemia may make you feel exhausted.

There are many forms of anemia, each with its own cause. Loss of blood is the most common cause of anemia. Anemia can be temporary or long term, and it can range from mild to severe.

See your doctor if you suspect you have anemia because anemia can be a sign of serious illnesses. Treatments for anemia range from taking supplements to undergoing medical procedures. You may be able to prevent some types of anemia by eating a healthy, varied diet.

Why choose Mayo Clinic for anemia treatment

• Expertise and experience. Blood disorder specialists (hematologists) at Mayo Clinic have cared for thousands of people with all forms of anemia and offer specialized care for each type. Mayo Clinic's hematologists and pathologists (specialists in assessing blood and bone marrow) are nationally and internationally recognized for their expertise in blood disorders diagnosis and treatment.
• Diagnostic skill. Mayo Clinic offers rapid diagnostic testing and assessments by a team of experts. Hematologists work with skilled pathologists to identify anemias in Mayo Clinic's renowned hematopathology laboratory. This international reference lab provides doctors around the world with information and test results on complex, specialized analyses that are not available at all medical centers.
• Time for you. Mayo Clinic doctors take the time to listen to you about your problem, explain your options and answer your questions.

Mayo Clinic: Answers you can trust

At Mayo Clinic, we assemble a team of specialists who take the time to listen and thoroughly understand your health issues and concerns. We tailor the care you receive to your personal health care needs. You can trust our specialists to collaborate and offer you the best possible outcomes, safety and service.

Mayo Clinic is a not-for-profit medical institution that reinvests all earnings into improving medical practice, research and education. We're constantly involved in innovation and medical research, finding solutions to improve your care and quality of life. Your doctor or someone on your medical team is likely involved in research related to your condition.

Our patients tell us that the quality of their interactions, our attention to detail and the efficiency of their visits mean health care — and trusted answers — like they've never experienced.

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