India, Feb. 5 -- Often when we feel shortness of breath after light physical activity, we dismiss it as fatigue or tiredness. But it can indicate serious health conditions. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr. Divya Bansal, consultant - clinical hematology and BMT, Manipal Hospital Dwarka, New Delhi pointed out, "It may indicate an underlying health issue such as low hemoglobin or anemia as it is medically called. One of the reasons of anemia can be Sickle Cell Anemia (SCA)-a genetic blood disorder where the body produces red blood cells that are abnormally shaped." Also read | Sickle cell disease: Doctors reveal its causes, symptoms, preventive measures, treatment and therapies

Explaining further, Dr. Divya Bansal added, "Normally, th...