What happens if you leave anemia untreated for too long?

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Dr Rohinipriyanka Pondugula

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Anemia results in a decreased oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood. In the short term, the body can compensate with an increase in heart rate and respiratory rate. If left untreated, anemia can cause multi-organ failure.

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