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).
Iron deficiency anaemia and thalassaemia trait are the commonest causes of microcytic anaemia, but they may coexist. Serum ferritin and haemoglobin A 2 quantitation are the two most important investigations to distinguish between iron deficiency anaemia and thalassaemia trait.