Iron-deficiency anemia: Iron is necessary for the body to make red blood cells. Low iron intake and loss of blood due to menstruation are the most common causes of iron-deficiency anemia. It may also be caused by blood loss from the GI tract because of ulcers or cancer.
What is BRCA Gene Testing? BRCA gene testing, also known as BRACAnalysis, is a blood test that helps evaluate a personâs risk for developing certain types of breast cancer. The test evaluates two genes, BRCA1 and BRCA2, called breast cancer susceptibility genes.
Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is a condition in which medium and large arteries, usually in the head and neck, become inflamed. It's sometimes called temporal arteritis because the arteries around the temples are usually affected.he most common symptom of giant cell arteritis (GCA) is a headache, although some people also experience jaw pain and vision problems. The symptoms usually develop quite quickly, although many people report other symptoms, such as weight loss or tiredness, for weeks or months beforehand.