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Can Men Be Anemic

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Symptoms and Treatment of Anemia in Men. Severe anemia might impair libido but mild to moderate iron deficiency anemia should not. Postoperative Risks Of Anemia And Blood Loss Red blood cells are also known as erythrocytes and are one among the other types of blood cells manufactured by the body white blood cells and platelets. Can men be anemic . Anemia is a medical condition in which the red blood cell count or the hemoglobin is less than normal. Gastrointestinal blood loss is the most common cause of iron deficiency anemia in men and the risk of developing a deficiency increases with age. This type of anemia is caused due to low iron content in the body. A normal level of hemoglobin is usually in the range of 14-17gmdL for men and 12-15gmdL for women. When someone develops anemia they are said to be anemic. If a man has less than the normal amount of hemoglobin or red blood cells he a anemic. When the hemoglobin level in men is less than 135 g100 ml and in wome...