Investigation of athletes from various categories of sports for the presence of anemia

Abstract

Introduction: Anemia is a condition in which a person lacks enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to his/her body tissues. Having anemia, also referred to as low hemoglobin can make the person feel tired and weak. There are many forms of anemia, each with its own cause. Athletes can develop anemia, most commonly caused by iron deficiency. Iron deficiency is the foremost cause of true anemia. True anemia curbs athletic performance, but nonanemic iron deficiency does not.