Hematology refers to the study of blood and bone marrow conditions. A person may be referred to a hematologist to find out what the cause of anemia is and to determine a treatment plan. Anemia occurs ...

Mild anemia can have several causes, including iron or B12 deficiency, chronic illness, or pregnancy. Anemia is very common, affecting up to one-third of the world’s population. Mild anemia occurs ...

Iron deficiency anemia occurs when there are insufficient red blood cells due to a lack of iron. In some cases, iron deficiency anemia can be genetic, as people can pass genetic variations onto their ...