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Dr. Kara W. Greeley, MD is a family medicine practitioner in Chicago, IL specializing in family medicine. She graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 2000 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. Kara W. Greeley, MD is affiliated with Saint Anthony Hospital (Chicago, IL), St. Anthony's Hospital and LAWNDALE CHRISTIAN HEALTH CENTER.
1500 S. FAIRFIELD AVENUE
Chicago, IL 60608
3860 W Ogden Avenue
Chicago, IL 60623
Anemia
Anemia is the most common blood disorder. It occurs when the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the tissues. Blood loss, insufficient red blood cell production, and red blood cell destruction are the three main causes of anemia. These issues may arise from such conditions as iron deficiency, heavy periods, ulcers, kidney disease, as well as some forms of cancer.
An individual with anemia will have the following symptoms: shortness of breath, weakness, dizziness, cold hands or feet, paleness, and irritability. Anemia is diagnosed when blood tests show low counts for hemoglobin, which is the protein responsible for carrying oxygen to different tissues throughout the body.
Treatments for anemia are dependent on the kind of anemia an individual has. For example, iron supplementation may correct iron deficiency anemia. For anemia caused by chronic kidney failure, chemotherapy treatments, and HIV/AIDS, a group of medications called erythropoiesis-stimulating agents may be prescribed.
Dr. Kara W. Greeley, MD graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 2000. She has a state license in Illinois.
Medical School: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (2000)
Licensed In: Illinois
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Dr. Kara Greeley practices family medicine. Dr. Greeley attended medical school at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine.