Anemia
Anemia
- Male: 13.6 to 18.2 g / dl
- Females: 12.1 to 15.1 g / dl
There are three main causes of anemia: hemorrhage decreased production of red blood cells and loss of red blood cells.
Factors that can cause anemia:
- Excessive menstruation (period)
- Pregnancy
- Ulcers
- Rectal polyps or colon cancer (colon cancer)
- Hereditary problems
- Lack of food rich in iron, folic acid or vitamin B-12
- If there is a disorder in the blood due to 'sickle cell anemia' and thalassemia or cancer
- Acquired or Hereditary Anemia - 'Aplastic Anemia'
Anemia weakens the body, causes chills, numbness and irritability. Anemia can cause shortness of breath or headaches.
Symptoms
Fatigue or weakness is a common symptom of anemia. Other signs or symptoms include:
- Shortness of breath
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Cold hands and feet
- Pale skin
- Chest pain
reason
There are three main causes of anemia:
1. Anemia: Anemia is a common cause of Bleeding, especially 'iron-deficiency anemia' is a common occurrence in the blood. Bleeding can be short-term or chronic depending on the condition.
Bleeding in the digestive tract or urethra results in blood loss. Bleeding can also be caused by surgery, trauma, or cancer. Menstruation also causes a lot of bleeding.
Anemia is caused by a decrease in the number of red blood cells in the body due to excessive bleeding.
2. Production of small amounts of red blood cells: It can be 'acquired' or 'hereditary'. ['Acquired' means a person who was not born with the disease and later developed the disease. On the other hand, if the cause of the disease is a physical cause of a person's parents, it is 'hereditary'.]
'Acquired status' can develop for the following reasons:
- Malnutrition
- Abnormal levels/amounts of hormones
- Chronic disease
- Pregnancy
Aplastic anemia does not produce enough red blood cells. This condition can be acquired or inherited in both hands.
3) Loss of a large number of red blood cells: One of the factors that cause the destruction of red blood cells is 'dilated or diseased spleen'. It is an acquired condition that can be caused by sickle cell anemia, thalassemia, or a deficiency of a specific enzyme.'Acquired condition' is a condition in which the body loses a large number of red blood cells. This condition causes red blood cells to have 'imperfections' or 'defects' and die much earlier than healthy red blood cells.
'Hemorrhagic anemia' is another example where the body destroys red blood cells. Hereditary anemia can occur due to acquired or hereditary or any other reason. 'Hemorrhagic anemia' can be caused by a disorder of the immune system (immunity), an infection, a reaction to certain drugs, or a change in the blood.
Diagnosis
Treatment history:
Among the various signs and symptoms are weakness, sickness or pain in the body
Blood test:
It is necessary to check the level of hemoglobin (a type of protein that carries oxygen) and to check if the amount of hemoglobin-rich red blood cells is lower than normal.
Physical test:
- Fast and irregular heartbeat
- Fast and irregular breathing
- Excessive enlargement of the liver or spleen
Complete Blood Count (CBC): The number of blood cells in the blood is determined by this CBC test. A doctor examines the levels of red blood cells and hemoglobin in the blood to determine if there is anemia. Although the amount of hemoglobin in the blood of an adult varies from person to person, it averages 34.9 percent for men and 44.5 percent for women.
Tests to determine the size and structure of red blood cells:
The size, structure and color of some blood cells are helpful in diagnosing diseases, such as red blood cells due to iron deficiency anemia are relatively small and faded.
Advice
Iron supplement: As an iron supplement, it is usually recommended to eat ferrous-sulphate rich foods 2/3 times a day.
Iron-rich foods include:
- Dark green leafy vegetables, such as spinach
- Iron is a protected food grain
- Whole grains, such as brown rice
- Beans
- Nuts
- Meat
- Apricot
Complications
Iron deficiency anemia rarely causes chronic complications. However, some of these complications are mentioned below:
Fatigue
Iron deficiency anemia can make a person tired and lazy or exhausted. As a result, a person's activity and performance decreases.
Immune system
Iron deficiency anemia impairs the body's ability to fight off common diseases. As a result, a person can easily become ill or infected.
Complications in the heart and lungs
Complications can occur in the lungs and heart of a person suffering from severe anemia. For example:
- Tachycardia (abnormally fast heartbeat)
- Heart failure, when the heart cannot effectively circulate blood throughout the body
Pregnancy
Pregnant women who suffer from severe anemia are more likely to have a variety of complications, especially during and after childbirth. In this case, a type of postpartum depression can develop in pregnant women (depression or depression which is seen in some women after childbirth).
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