Tell your doctor if any of the following symptoms are severe or do not go away: 1  Acne. 2  Changes in skin color. 3  Hair loss. 4  Headache. Irregular menstrual periods.  Swollen, tender gums.
Yes, anemia may be genetic. Hereditary disorders can shorten the lifespan of the red blood cell and lead to anemia (for example, sickle cell anemia). Hereditary disorders can also cause anemia by impairing the production of hemoglobin (for example, alpha thalassemia and beta thalassemia).
Major causes of anemia are: 1  Nutritional â iron, folate and vitamin B12 deficiencies. 2  Acute or chronic blood loss (gastrointestinal bleeding/heavy periods) 3  Infections â malaria, HIV. 4  Chronic diseases â renal, neoplasia. 5  Parasites. 6  Hemolytic anemias â drugs, congenital. 7  Hemoglobinopathies â sickle cell, thalassemia.