Anemia occurs when your body doesn't have enough healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin to carry adequate oxygen to your tissues. This shortage often leads to fatigue, weakness, and other symptoms that can affect daily life.
Symptoms can vary by severity, but you may notice:
Anemia can arise from many underlying issues. The most common include:
Don't settle for fatigue and dizziness-our Houston anemia specialists deliver personalized, ICD-10-based care using advanced testing and targeted treatments. From iron therapy and vitamin supplementation to blood transfusions and GI evaluations, we monitor your progress every step of the way. Take charge of your health today: book your appointment with GastroDoxs and start feeling like yourself again.
We've successfully treated more than 6.4K patients, helping individuals improve their digestive health and overall well-being through expert, personalized care.
With over 20 years of experience, GastroDoxs has been a trusted provider of gastroenterology care, focusing on delivering the best outcomes for patients
Dr. Bharat Pothuri is a Board-Certified Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist. With extensive experience in digestive health, he specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures, chronic GI disorder management, and preventive care. Dr. Pothuri is dedicated to providing expert, patient-focused insights to help improve gut health and overall well-being.
The most common code is D50.9 for iron deficiency anemia. In specific cases, you might also see D50.0 (iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss) or D50.8 (other iron deficiency anemias).
A blood transfusion is considered when your red blood cell count is critically low or you experience severe symptoms such as extreme weakness, shortness of breath, or dizziness.
Dietary changes can help, but most patients also require iron supplements (pills or liquids) to quickly restore healthy iron levels.
Normocytic anemia is when red blood cells are normal in size but reduced in number. It's often seen with chronic diseases and is coded as D63.8 or D64.9.
Many patients notice improved energy and reduced symptoms within 2 to 4 weeks of beginning iron therapy, vitamin injections, or other targeted treatments.
D63.0 (anemia of chronic disease) is specifically linked to conditions like kidney or liver disease. D64.9 covers chronic anemia without a specified cause.
Yes. A gastroenterologist can identify and treat internal bleeding (for example, from ulcers or polyps) that may be causing your anemia.
Standard tests include a complete blood count (CBC), iron studies, vitamin B12 and folate levels, and sometimes endoscopy to check for GI bleeding.
Yes. Transfusions are generally very safe. Rare side effects can include mild allergic reactions or fever, which are closely monitored by medical staff.
You can call GastroDoxs directly or schedule online through our website to set up a consultation with one of our anemia experts.
