Anemia (cont.)
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Prevention
Some common forms of anemia are most easily prevented by eating a healthy diet and limiting alcohol use. All types of anemia are best avoided by seeing a doctor regularly and when problems arise. In the elderly, routine blood work ordered by the doctor, even if there are no symptoms, may detect anemia and prompt the doctor to look for the underlying causes.
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Anemia, like a fever, is a symptom of disease that requires investigation to determine the underlying etiology.
