 [ Symptoms ] constant phlegm in throat a few years ago age 16 i had an adenoidectomy due to it being large and the dr thought it was causing my problem of having a blocked up nose 247 all this achieved was that now the mucus drips to my throat for me to cough it up rather than going to my nose had 2nd adenoidectomy to remove the remains no change  seen countless drs and none know what is wrong with me i have taken cetirizine lots of nose dropssprays nothing has helped can anyone give me a new idea of how to fix this  thanks  stu [ Disease ] anemia is a condition that develops when your blood lacks enough healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin hemoglobin is a main part of red blood cells and binds oxygen if you have too few or abnormal red blood cells or your hemoglobin is abnormal or low the cells in your body will not get enough oxygen symptoms of anemia    like fatigue    occur because organs are not getting what they need to function properly anemia is the most common blood condition in the u s it affects about 3 5 million americans women and people with chronic diseases are at increased risk of anemia important factors to remember are certain forms of anemia are hereditary and infants may be affected from the time of birth women in the childbearing years are particularly susceptible to iron deficiency anemia because of the blood loss from menstruation and the increased blood supply demands during pregnancy seniors also may have a greater risk of developing anemia because of poor diet and other medical conditions there are many types of anemia all are very different in their causes and treatments iron deficiency anemia the most common type is very treatable with diet changes and iron supplements some forms of anemia    like the anemia that develops during pregnancy    are even considered normal however some types of anemia may present lifelong health problems