Anemia is caused by an insufficient number of healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin to carry oxygen into the body's tissue. Anaemia causes general weakness and fatigue. The intensity varies from simple to sharp. Anemia may be an indicator of a serious disease.
What role do red blood cells play?
Red blood platelets contain an iron-rich protein, which gives blood its distinctive red color and is known as hemoglobin. Hemoglobin allows red blood cells to transfer oxygen from the lungs to all parts of the body. It also allows red blood cells to transfer carbon dioxide from all parts of the body to the lungs to remove it in the exhaling process.
Symptoms
The symptoms of anemia depend on its cause and how bad it is. Possible symptoms of anemia include:
Pale or yellowing skin
General weakness and headache
Arrhythmia
Dizziness or vertigo
Chest pain and shortness of breath
Cold hands and feet
Causes of anemia
Iron deficiency anemia fails the body to produce enough hemoglobin for red blood cells.
Pregnant women who do not take regular doses of vitamins and iron supplements are also susceptible to anaemia
Anemia resulting from blood loss as a result of severe bleeding during menstruation, ulcers, cancer, or regular use of some painkillers, especially aspirin.
Anemia resulting from vitamin deficiency as a result of a diet that lacks sufficient amounts of vitamins and other essential nutrients
Chronic disease prevents the body from producing enough red blood cells. These diseases include cancer and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.
sickle cell anemia. It is transmitted by inheritance, resulting in chronic deficiency in red blood cells
Risk factors
The following factors may increase the likelihood of anemia:
The diet does not contain enough certain vitamins and minerals
Pathological conditions that affect the small intestine absorption efficiency of nutrient elements
The menstrual cycle may cause heavy menstruation of anemia. Menstruation causes loss of red blood cells
Not taking vitamins regularly during pregnancy containing iron and folic acid increases your exposure to anemia
and chronic diseases. Cancer, kidney failure, diabetes, or other chronic diseases increase the likelihood of anemia
Family history. Having a family history of anemia increases the likelihood of genetic anemia, such as sickle cell anemia
Age. People over 65 are more likely to develop anemia.
Problems caused by anemia
Extreme fatigue. Acute anemia can make performing daily tasks very difficult.
Pregnancy complications such as early childbirth.
Heart problems. Such as arrhythmia or racing heartbeat, which may lead to heart inflation or heart failure.
Prevention
A healthy diet may help prevent iron deficiency anemia and vitamins
Women who suffer from heavy menstrual bleeding should see a doctor for appropriate treatment
Talk to your doctor immediately after any anemia symptoms.
Wash hands thoroughly to prevent infections.
Regular exercise
When to visit a doctor
If you are feeling tired or have any of the symptoms we have mentioned and do not know why you can get blood tests and book an appointment with a specialist doctor to check on your health through our medical facilities spread in the Arab Republic of Egypt
