Anemia
Anemia, also known as anemia, is one of the medical problems of different age groups, which are not enough red blood cells in the body. They are examined using three measures: hemoglobin responsible for oxygen transport, hematocrit or Blood mass, which indicates the size of the blood ball, in addition to the number of red blood cells.
Diagnosis of anemia
It is noted that the definition of anemia varies according to sex. In males, the values are less than 13.5 g / dL for hemoglobin and 41% for hematocrit, while females have values below 12 g / dL for hemoglobin and 36% for hematocrit. detailed.
Symptoms of anemia
- Feel tired and tired.
- The yellowing of the skin and its blackness.
- Irregular heartbeat, usually fast.
- Tightness and difficulty breathing.
- Chest pains.
- Dizziness and imbalance.
- The presence of changes and disorders in consciousness, or cognitive state.
- The sensation of coldness in the upper and lower limbs.
- Suffering from headaches.
Causes of anemia
- Iron deficiency, a component responsible for the formation of hemoglobin.
- The lack of vitamins in the body, for example: vitamin B12, folic acid, as it plays a key role in the establishment of red blood cells.
- In some chronic diseases, anemia may be associated with a disease such as cancer, AIDS, or Crohn’s disease.
- Bone marrow disease.
- This means that the body destroys the red blood cells very quickly and exceeds their production speed.
- The occurrence of disorders in human immunity, and the intake of some types of drugs.
- A defect in the form of hemoglobin, which is like sickle, where this problem is known as sickle cell anemia.
- Malnutrition.
- The presence of problems and disorders in the digestive system, specifically in the intestine.
- PMS in women.
- Pregnancy, as women are more likely to develop anemia due to pregnancy, because the fetus depletes the iron stock in the body.
- Genetic problems, the chance of anemia is greater when the family has a previous case.
Treatment of anemia
- Eat dietary supplements containing iron.
- Take the injections that contain vitamin B12, knowing that this treatment may last a lifetime.
- Intravenous blood delivery, which is known as the treatment of non-intravenous poverty.
- Take pills and special therapeutic drugs, whether for chemotherapy or for transplantation.
- Refrain from taking certain types of medicines, in the case of poverty resulting from hemolysis.
- Note: The previous treatments are taken after the necessary tests, based on the prescription of the doctor.