Anemia symptoms

Anaemia is a condition where the body experiences a deficiency of red blood cells or Haemoglobin. That is, the body either does not produce enough of the red blood cells, or destroys too many of them. Red blood cells carry oxygen to the   tissues and when their number is reduced, the amount of oxygen that reaches the tissues goes down too. This lack of blood affects the body in a variety of ways.

The most common reasons for Anaemia are pregnancy, malnutrition, vitamin deficiency, loss of blood due to surgery or injury, drug abuse. Symptoms of Anaemia are often ignored by people since they are very general in nature. Most people suffering from Anaemia complain of frequent tiredness, an inability to concentrate and in extreme cases, of shortness of breath and palpitations of the heart. Among children long term Anaemia can result in bad scholastic performances, behavioural disturbances and sometimes even affects neurological development in very small children.

One of the easiest ways of identifying an Anaemic is to by the pallor of the skin. A blood test is an effective way of determining whether a person is anaemic or not. One of the most common types of anaemia is the iron deficiency anaemia. A balanced, healthy diet is an effective way of combating anaemia. Eat food that is rich in iron. Make lean meat an integral part of your diet. Include leafy vegetables, dates, frequent glasses of Orange juice in your daily intake.