Posts

Treatment of Anemia

Image
Iron deficiency anemia . Treatment for this form of anemia usually involves taking iron supplements and making changes to your diet. If the underlying cause of iron deficiency is loss of blood — other than from menstruation — the source of the bleeding must be located and stopped. This may involve surgery. Vitamin deficiency anemias.  Treatment for folic acid and B-12 deficiency involves dietary supplements and increasing these nutrients in your diet. If your digestive system has trouble absorbing vitamin B-12 from the food you eat, you may need vitamin B-12 shots. At first, you may receive the shots every other day. Eventually, you'll need shots just once a month, which may continue for life, depending on your situation Anemia of chronic disease.  There's no specific treatment for this type of anemia. Doctors focus on treating the underlying disease. If symptoms become severe, a blood transfusion or injections of synthetic erythropoietin, a hormone n...
2 comments
Read more

How to diagnosed Anemia ?

Your doctor will diagnose anemia based on your medical and family histories, a physical exam, and results from tests and procedures. Because anemia doesn't always cause symptoms, your doctor may find out you have it while checking for another condition. Medical and Family Histories Your doctor may ask whether you have any of the common  signs or symptoms  of anemia. He or she also may ask whether you've had an illness or condition that could cause anemia. Let your doctor know about any medicines you take, what you typically eat (your diet), and whether you have family members who have anemia or a history of it. Physical Exam Your doctor will do a physical exam to find out how severe your anemia is and to check for possible causes. He or she may: ·          Listen to your heart for a rapid or irregular heartbeat ·          Listen to your lungs for rapid or uneven brea...
Post a Comment
Read more

Symptoms of Anemia

Image
I) Symptoms common to many types of anemia include the following: Easy fatigue and loss of energy Unusually rapid heart beat, particularly with exercise Shortness of breath and headache, particularly with exercise Difficulty concentrating Dizziness Pale skin Leg cramps Insomnia     II) Other symptoms are associated with specific forms of anemia. Anemia Caused by Iron Deficiency People with an iron deficiency may experience : A hunger for strange substances such as paper, ice, or dirt (a condition called pica) Upward curvature of the nails, referred to as koilonychias Soreness of the mouth with cracks at the corners Anemia Caused by Vitamin B12 Deficiency People whose anemia is caused by a deficiency of Vitamin B12 may have these symptoms: A tingling, "pins and needles" sensation in the hands or feet Lost sense of touch ...
Post a Comment
Read more

Common Types of Anemia

Image
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. Pregnancy and childbirth consume a great deal of iron and thus can result in  pregnancy-related anemia . People who have had gastric bypass surgery for weight loss or other reasons may also be iron deficient due to poor absorption. Vitamin-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     is a rare bone marrow failure disorder in which the bone marrow stops making enough blood cells (red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets). This occurs as a result of destruction or deficiency of blood-forming stem cells in your bone ma...
2 comments
Read more

The Role of Red Blood Cells in Anemia

Red blood cells carry hemoglobin, an iron-rich protein that attaches to oxygen in the lungs and carries it to tissues throughout the body. Anemia occurs when you do not have enough red blood cells or when your red blood cells do not function properly. It is diagnosed when a  blood test  shows a hemoglobin value of less than 13.5 gm/dl in a man or less than 12.0 gm/dl in a woman. Normal values for children vary with age. When you have anemia, your body lacks oxygen, so you may experience one or more of the following symptoms: Weakness Shortness of breath Dizziness Fast or irregular heartbeat Pounding or "whooshing" in your ears Headache Cold hands or feet Pale or yellow skin Chest pain
1 comment
Read more

INTRODUCTION OF ANEMIA

Image
Formation of Blood Cells
Post a Comment
Read more