Chest Pains and Palpitations
Low hematocrit level is also usually accompanied by rapid heartbeat and palpitations. Your sympathetic nervous system is usually deprived at this state so you may start to feel anxious. Studies show that this is usually due to the absence of oxygen in the blood. A constant fast heart rate does more harm than good to your body. When the level of oxygen in the blood is low, your heart will work extra hard to compensate. This exerts more pressure on the heart and leads to fast heartbeat, and irregular pain. If your anemia is not properly treated, you may experience severe cardiovascular disorders. Extreme cases of cardiovascular conditions can result in an enlarged heart, heart minute, or in some cases heart failure.