if you are concerned that you have anemia the only way that you can determine this is to have a blood test for hemoglobin. you will need to have your doctor order this test unless you can find a lab to order one on yourself. if you are anemic your treatment options would depend on the extent of the anemia and type of anemia. not all cases of anemia are related to blood loss or iron-deficiency in the diet. some can be self-treated by nutritional changes while others cannot. as a vegetarian it is your responsibility to make sure you are getting sufficient nutrients including protein and iron-containing foods(occasionally deficient in some vegetarian diets).
i'm vegetarian. i get a lot of headaches and i am tired all the time especially when menstruating. is this anaemia? . should i see a doctor or can i treat myself?