Anemia
Anemia is defined as anemia, a disease that affects the human body. It is a deficiency in the number of good red blood cells that transport oxygen throughout the body. Its patterns vary depending on the main cause and severity of the disease, such as iron deficiency anemia , Hemolytic anemia, lethargy anemia, and sickle cell anemia.
Causes of anemia
The causes of the disease vary according to the factors causing the anemia.
- Iron deficiency: As the lack of iron element in the body causes the reduction of the ability of the bone marrow to produce and manufacture the main hemoglobin to form red blood cells, and lack of many reasons, most important: the presence of some cancer cells or ulcers in a part of the digestive system, or eating large amounts of Disinfecting tablets, large amounts of blood are lost during menstruation.
- Genetic factor: This means hereditary transmission such as sickle cell anemia, which spreads in the countries of the Mediterranean basin, and the environment of the continent of Africa.
- Some chronic diseases Such as: renal failure disease, hemolysis, rheumatoid arthritis, leukemia, cancer, lack of acquired body immunity.
- Vitamin B12 deficiency: Which causes a decrease in the ability of the body to produce good red blood cells, which affects the absorption of nutrients necessary for the manufacture and production of red blood cells.
- Eradication: No surgical procedure is performed for part of the stomach, or intestine.
Symptoms of anemia
Symptoms of anemia vary from person to person, depending on the degree of anemia and the cause of the infection. These include: obvious paleness of the face, skin discoloration, an imbalance, dizziness, headache, irregular heartbeat, Exhaustion, shortness of breath, coldness in the feet and hands, change in cognitive state, chest pain, and in some cases myocardial infarction occurs.
Diagnosis of anemia
There are several tests approved by the doctor to diagnose the disease is as follows:
- Clinical examination: Is an ultrasound scan to examine the heartbeat, breathing, as well as to check the gallbladder and liver.
- Blood cell count: This is to determine the hemoglobin count and red blood cells.
- Laboratory tests: It is performed by the doctor to determine the shape and size of the red blood cells so that he can know the type of anemia.
Your doctor may recommend additional tests if you have tumors or ulcers that may be the cause of anemia.
Treatment of anemia
The treatment of the disease varies according to the cause of the disease, and the following will explain the type of anemia and appropriate treatment.
Type of anemia | Treatment |
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Iron deficiency anemia | Take iron medications known as dietary supplements |
Anemia caused by vitamin deficiencies | Take therapeutic needles containing vitamin B12 |
Aesthetic anemia | Take intravenous blood doses |
Anemia caused by bone marrow disease | Do bone grafting, or take chemotherapy |
Anemia caused by chronic diseases | There is no specific treatment. |
Sickle cell anemia | Eat a large amount of fluids, monitor oxygen levels in the body, and take painkillers to relieve pain. |
Anemia caused by hemolysis | Avoid taking certain medications and taking drugs that suppress the immune system that attacks the red cells |