Conditions that may lead to anemia include: Heavy periods Pregnancy Ulcers Colon polyps or colon cancer Inherited disorders A diet that does not have enough iron, folic acid or vitamin B12 Blood disorders such as sickle cell anemia and thalassemia, or cancer Aplastic anemia, a condition that can be inherited or acquired G6PD deficiency, a metabolic disorder Anemia can make you feel tired, cold, dizzy, and irritable
But usually, a series of treatments provide the most noticeable benefits
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For sickle cell anemia (D57.x) complications including vaso-occlusive joint pain, our ICD-10 code for knee pain guide covers M25.56x laterality coding for anemia-related joint presentations
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Footnotes [1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria: The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.