1 Non-aspirin nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) increase the chance of a heart attack or stroke, either of which can lead to death. 2  There are a large number of studies that support this finding, with varying estimates of how much the risk is increased, depending on the drugs and the doses studied.
Symptoms of thalassemia may include one or more of the following: 1  Paleness. 2  Tiredness, low energy, or muscle weakness (also called fatigue) 3  Lightheadedness or shortness of breath.  Lack of 1  appetite. Dark urine.  Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and the whites of the 1  eyes) In children, slow growth and delayed puberty.  Bone deformities in the face.
Mild anemia often causes no symptoms. More severe anemia can cause fatigue, pale skin, and shortness of breath with exertion. 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. Treatment includes iron pills, or rarely, blood transfusion.