Causes Of Anaemia - Anemia

Loss of blood

Deficient production of red blood cells and/or hemoglobin

Red blood cells being broken down too quickly

Inadequate intake of iron, vitamins and proteins

Heavy loss of blood due to injury

Bleeding piles

Lack of hydrochloric acid in the stomach

Intestinal parasites or worms

Certain inherited blood diseases eg. thalassaemia

Lack of Vitamin B12

Inadequate diet

Food not being absorbed properly (due to bowel disease)

Chemotherapy drugs

Liver disease

Long-term heavy alcohol use

Diseases of the bone marrow

Acute blood loss: heavy periods, internal bleeding (ex from stomach ulcer)

Chronic renal failure

Endocrine disorders, like low thyroid activity