Anaemia and iron deficiency - consultation and treatment Warsaw and Płock
Anaemia means too low a level of haemoglobin or red blood cells. It can cause weakness, drowsiness, dizziness, shortness of breath on exertion, heart palpitations, pale skin, reduced concentration, and lower tolerance for physical activity.
One of the common causes of anaemia is iron deficiency, but low haemoglobin can also result from a deficiency of vitamin B12 or folic acid, chronic diseases, chronic blood loss, or other disorders that require diagnostic investigation.
At OpenMed, patients can take advantage of a haematologist consultation in Warsaw and Płock. A visit helps to identify the possible cause of anaemia and to plan further management.
When should you see a haematologist?
You should book a haematology consultation when you experience:
- low haemoglobin in the blood count,
- low ferritin or iron deficiency,
- chronic weakness,
- dizziness,
- pale skin,
- shortness of breath on slight exertion,
- heart palpitations,
- heavy periods,
- recurring anaemia despite supplementation,
- vitamin B12 or folic acid deficiency,
- unclear blood count results,
- suspected anaemia of chronic disease.
It is particularly worth seeing a haematologist when anaemia keeps coming back, worsens, or does not resolve despite treatment.
Haematology specialists at OpenMed
Book a haematology consultation for blood disorders, diagnostic assessment, and treatment monitoring.
What can cause anaemia?
Anaemia can have many causes. In some patients, the problem results from insufficient iron intake, absorption disorders, or chronic blood loss. In others, the cause is chronic diseases, inflammation, vitamin deficiencies, or impaired bone marrow function.
The information about low haemoglobin alone is not always enough to identify the cause. MCV, MCH, ferritin, iron, transferrin, vitamin B12, folic acid, inflammatory markers, and the patient's symptoms also matter.
What does a haematology consultation at OpenMed involve?
During the visit, the haematologist reviews the blood count and available test results. They ask about symptoms, diet, periods, chronic conditions, medications taken, previous treatment, weight loss, gastrointestinal complaints, and any history of anaemia.
The doctor may recommend additional tests, a change of treatment, monitoring of blood parameters or a consultation with another specialist, if the clinical picture points to a non-haematologic cause.
Haematologist Warsaw and Płock
To a haematology visit, it is worth bringing a current blood count, results for ferritin, iron, vitamin B12, folic acid, CRP, and ESR, as well as any previous medical documentation.
A consultation can be helpful when a patient wants to discuss the cause of anaemia, check the effectiveness of their current treatment, or plan further diagnostics.
Anaemia and iron deficiency - FAQ
Not always. Low ferritin indicates small iron stores, but haemoglobin may still be normal. Such a result is worth discussing, especially with weakness, hair loss, heavy periods, or recurring deficiencies.
No. Anaemia can be related to a deficiency of vitamin B12 or folic acid, chronic diseases, blood loss, absorption disorders, or haematologic diseases.
More urgent assessment is required for anaemia that is severe, rapidly worsening, or combined with shortness of breath, heart palpitations, fainting, bleeding, tarry stools, or significant weakness.