The Signs of
Anemia
The
signs of anemia are sometimes very clear for anyone that knows about
them. Anemia is a condition that can range from being almost harmless
to life threatening. The condition involves a very low amount of good
red cells in the blood.
As a consequence a person
suffering from the illness will have a low level of hemoglobin.
Hemoglobin is a protein in the blood cells that carries oxygen to the
tissues in the body. Oxygen is vital for our bodies so if too little is
being delivered to the different organs; a lot of problems will appear.
There
are many different types of anemia; depending on the type the condition
could be either mild or extremely dangerous. The most common type is
the one related to iron deficiency. This one can be easily treated by
following the appropriate diet and sometimes with the help of
supplements. On the other hand sickle cell anemia
is a very serious genetic disorder that can affect considerably the
life
expectancy. Treating this type is not an easy task and could involve
bone
marrow transplants. Anemia can be caused by a wide variety of diseases
or injuries. Signs of anemia are quite easy to identify but you must
pay attention to them.
Identifying the causes
Anemia can be caused by many things. People that have suffered
accidents or severe
injuries
are prone to experience anemia due to blood loss. Some medications
affect the body’s ability to produce red blood cells causing some forms
of anemia. There are also many chemicals used in the industry today
that are very hazardous and can create this condition. A great number
of the most dangerous types of anemia are caused by external agents
like radiation or chemicals.
Nutritional
deficiencies can also create this problem but usually
those forms of mild anemia can be treated in a simpler way.
Signs and
symptoms
The
signs of anemia are simple but they should be noted. Fatigue, pale
skin, dizziness, irregular or fast heart beat and chest pain are some
symptoms of the condition. Little endurance is also related to the
illness. The lack of oxygen in the body tissues may cause the person to
get tired easily and perform poorly on almost any task. Abnormal
menstruation can also be another sign. Anemia can also create several
complications in your health like ventricular hypertrophy. This is a
heart disease that occurs as a result of the heart working too hard to
pump enough blood to compensate for the lack of oxygen in the blood.
High
blood pressure and other heart problems can also arise due to this
health problem. If you experience any of the symptoms previously
mentioned go to your doctor immediately. Early treatment can make the
difference.
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