Anemia

Anemia, or anemia, is a condition in which the body does not have enough healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin, which reduces the ability of the blood to carry oxygen to the tissues. As a result, a person may experience fatigue, weakness, pallor, dizziness, shortness of breath, and headaches. Anemia can affect people of all ages, but certain groups are more at risk, including women of childbearing age, pregnant women, infants, children, and the elderly.

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The causes of anemia are different. One of the most common is a lack of iron, which is crucial for producing hemoglobin. This can be caused by insufficient dietary iron intake, blood loss from menstruation, ulcers, hemorrhoids, or chronic diseases such as cancer and kidney disease. Another common cause is a lack of vitamin B12 or folic acid necessary to form red blood cells. Anemia can also be caused by chronic inflammation, genetic disorders such as sickle cell disease, or bone marrow diseases such as aplastic anemia. Proper nutrition is vital to alleviating anemia. Eating foods rich in iron can help increase iron levels in the body. Vitamin C intake with citrus fruits, strawberries, broccoli, and peppers improves iron absorption. In case of vitamin B12 deficiency, eating meat, dairy products, and eggs or taking nutritional supplements, especially for vegans, is essential. Eating vegetables, whole grains, and legumes can eliminate folic acid deficiency. Your doctor may also prescribe iron, vitamin B12, or folic acid supplements, depending on the cause of the anemia.