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Guideline To Prevent of Anemia: Signs and Symptoms
Guideline To Prevent of Anemia: Signs and Symptoms
Anemia occurs when blood does not have enough red cells or when the blood does not have enough hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is found inside RBCs which normally carries oxygen from the lungs to the tissues. Anemia leads to hypoxia (lack of oxygen) in organs. Normal level of hemoglobin in a healthy person : For Males: 12-16 gms/100ml For Females: 12-14 gms/100ml Note: Any patient having hemoglobin less than 10 gms should not donate his/her blood
Causes:
1. Deficiency of Iron: Which can be due to Loss of iron due blood loss Poor absorption of iron from the diet Low iron diet
2. Deficiency of Vitamin B12 :Which can be due to impaired ability of the digestive system to absorb Vitamin B12( B12 is essential for the production of RBC)
3. Folic Acid deficiency: Which is due to inadequate intake of Folic acid in Diet.
Treatment of Anemia:
Is to be taken with the consultation of your Doctor which includes: 1. Iron tablets or injection 2. Vitamin B12 tablets or injections 3. Folic Acid tablets or injections