Anemia occurs when there are not enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen throughout the body. Common symptoms include weakness, shortness of breath, dizziness, and pale skin. There are several types of anemia, including iron deficiency (the most common), vitamin B12 deficiency, aplastic anemia, hemolytic anemia, and sickle cell anemia. Treatment depends on the underlying cause but may involve dietary changes, supplements, medications, blood transfusions or bone marrow transplants.
Anemia occurs when there are not enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen throughout the body. Common symptoms include weakness, shortness of breath, dizziness, and pale skin. There are several types of anemia, including iron deficiency (the most common), vitamin B12 deficiency, aplastic anemia, hemolytic anemia, and sickle cell anemia. Treatment depends on the underlying cause but may involve dietary changes, supplements, medications, blood transfusions or bone marrow transplants.
Anemia occurs when there are not enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen throughout the body. Common symptoms include weakness, shortness of breath, dizziness, and pale skin. There are several types of anemia, including iron deficiency (the most common), vitamin B12 deficiency, aplastic anemia, hemolytic anemia, and sickle cell anemia. Treatment depends on the underlying cause but may involve dietary changes, supplements, medications, blood transfusions or bone marrow transplants.
Anemia occurs when there are not enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen throughout the body. Common symptoms include weakness, shortness of breath, dizziness, and pale skin. There are several types of anemia, including iron deficiency (the most common), vitamin B12 deficiency, aplastic anemia, hemolytic anemia, and sickle cell anemia. Treatment depends on the underlying cause but may involve dietary changes, supplements, medications, blood transfusions or bone marrow transplants.
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Anemia occurs when you do not have enough oxygen-carrying red blood cells or when your red
blood cells do not function properly.
Symptoms: Weakness Shortness of breath Dizziness Fast or irregular heartbeat Headache Cold hands or feet Pale or yellow skin
Types of Anemia:
● iron deficiency anemia-is the most common type of anemia,It happens when you do not have enough iron in your body. Iron deficiency is usually due to blood loss but may occasionally be due to poor absorption of iron.This may due to: ➔ a diet low in iron ➔ heavy menstruation ➔ frequent blood donation ➔ endurance training ➔ medications that irritate the gut lining, such as ibuprofen ➔ ● vitamin B12 deficiency anemia-may result from low levels of vitamin B12 or folate (folic acid), usually due to poor dietary intake. Pernicious anemia is a condition in which vitamin B12 cannot be absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract. ● aplastic anemia-This rare blood condition happens when the bone marrow cannot produce enough new red blood cells.This occurs as a result of destruction or deficiency of blood-forming stem cells in your bone marrow, in particular when the body’s own immune system attacks the stem cells. ● hemolytic anemia-This type of anemia happens when RBCs are destroyed faster than the body can produce new ones. A variety of conditions can cause this, such as autoimmune diseases, infections, bone marrow problems, and inherited conditions such as sickle cell disease and thalassemia. ● Sickle cell anemia is an inherited hemolytic anemia in which the haemoglobin protein is abnormal, causing the red blood cells to be rigid and clog the circulation because they are unable to flow through small blood vessels. Treatment:
● Iron-deficiency anemia: Iron supplements and dietary changes can help, and a doctor will identify and address the cause of any excessive bleeding if present. ● Vitamin deficiency anemia: Treatments can include dietary supplements and vitamin B12 injections. ● Aplastic anemia: Treatment for aplastic anemia involves blood transfusions or bone marrow transplants. ● Sickle cell anemia: Doctors treat this with oxygen therapy, pain relief medication, and intravenous fluids. They may also prescribe antibiotics, folic acid supplements, blood transfusions, and a cancer drug called hydroxyurea ● Hemolytic anemia: The treatment plan may include immunosuppressant drugs, treatments for infections, and plasmapheresis, which filters the blood.
Diet:
Some foods that are high in iron
● iron-fortified cereal and bread
● leafy green vegetables, such as kale, spinach, and watercress ● pulses and beans ● brown rice ● white or red meats ● nuts and seeds ● fish ● tofu ● eggs ● dried fruits, including apricots, raisins, and prunes
Risk Factors:
● being born prematurely
● being 6–24 months old ● Trusted Source ● menstruating ● being pregnant and giving birth ● consuming a diet low in vitamins, minerals, and iron ● taking medications that inflame the stomach lining, such as NSAIDs ● having a family history of inherited anemia ● having an intestinal disorder that affects the absorption of nutrients ● losing blood ● having a chronic illness such as AIDS, diabetes, kidney disease, cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, heart failure, or liver disease
To test for Anemia a Complete Blood Count,
compares the volume of red blood cells with the total volume of blood
