D63: Anaemia in chronic diseases classified elsewhere
D63.8: Anaemia in other chronic diseases classified elsewhere
Blood is made up of a liquid part and different blood cells, among other things. The blood cells include the red blood cells, the white blood cells and the platelets. The red blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs throughout the body. Red blood cells contain the red hemoglobin that gives blood its color. This pigment is important for carrying oxygen in the blood.
You have another long-standing illness. This can have an effect on the entire body. This means you don’t have enough red blood cells or hemoglobin. This is also called anaemia. This means that your blood is not carrying enough oxygen. This can cause shortness of breath or make you feel weak.
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