A
person is said to be suffering from Anaemia when the body’s blood is unable to
carry oxygen efficiently. It is a must that patients get their haemoglobinlevels checked often. Haemoglobin is the pigment that carries oxygen in the
body and it is also a protein, predominantly found in the red blood cells.
Patients of Anaemia have very less or an abnormal amount of red blood cell
count, i.e. their hemoglobin level is very low, an indication that the body
cells are not getting enough oxygen.
What
are the common causes?
The
most common cause of Anaemia is Iron deficiency. The other probable causes are
folate, vitamin B12 and vitamin Deficiencies, chronic inflammation, parasitic
infections, and inherited disorders.
What are the symptoms of Anaemia?
Ø Pale
skin tone
Ø Appetite
loss
Ø A
frequent or a constant headache
Ø Regularly
constipation
Ø Shortness
of breath
Ø Experiencing
extreme chills occasionally
Ø Feeling
depressed, weak and dizzy
Causes of Anaemia:
Anaemia caused by loss of blood:
This is a common occurrence in women who experience pregnancy and menstruation.
Other causes are ulcers and inflammation in the stomach, and even cancer.
Anaemia caused by the decrease in red blood cells:
This type of Anaemia is caused due to sickle-shaped red blood cells in the body
or due to bone marrow or iron deficiencies or vitamin deficiency. Lifestyle is
a major indicator of this type of Anaemia.
Anaemia caused by the destruction of red blood cells:
This is a type of Anaemia that is passed on from generation to generation. It
can be caused by severe hypertension, tumors, infections or reaction to skin
burns or even a chemical attack.
What
is diagnosis and treatment of anaemia?
It
is important to get a thorough diagnosis and know the type of Anaemia.
A
routine complete blood count will estimate you Haemoglobin levels and will help
you identify the level of anaemia.
The normal range for haemoglobin is: For men, 13.5
to 17.5 grams per deciliter.
For women,
12.0 to 15.5 grams per deciliter
A
person is suffering from to make changes in their lifestyle, food habits and
medication. It is important to visit a doctor and seek clarity. Lifestyle
modification and a healthy diet are a must.
Treatment
depends on the underlying diagnosis. Iron supplements can be used for iron
deficiency. Vitamin B supplements may be used for low vitamin levels. Blood
transfusions can be used for blood loss. Medication to induce blood formation
may be used if the body’s blood production is reduced.
If
you are having the following symptoms and need to assess you blood profile,
visit Wockhardt hospital and book a complete Preventive Health Check-up to
evaluate your health status today.
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