New Delhi, March 10 -- In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Mahadeva Swamy, Hematologist and Bone Marrow Transplant Physician at Manipal Hospital in Goa, shared, "Common symptoms include fatigue and shortness of breath. Approximately 10% of the adult population is affected by anaemia, with women being particularly at risk due to blood loss from menstruation and increased blood demands during pregnancy. Older adults also face a higher risk, primarily due to chronic conditions such as kidney disease."

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Dr Mahadeva Swamy said, "A Complete Blood Count (CBC) is the primary diagnostic test, but further investigations such as blood smear analysis, reticulocyte count, and bone marrow biopsy may be required."

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