Anemia is a condition in which the hemoglobin level is low (Hbin red blood cellsRBC), which work by transporting oxygen to different tissues and organs, while anemia can be caused by a variety of conditions including concomitant chronic diseases such as heart and kidney disease, arthritis, enteritis etc., it can also be caused by nutritional deficiency. , according to the Times of India.
Symptoms of anemia caused by nutritional deficiency:
Feeling tired and general weakness
– Poor memory
Shortness of breath and heart palpitations
– pale skin
Hair loss and brittle nails
– Tingling and numbness in the hands and feet
Sores on the tongue or around the lips
Feeling dizzy and headache
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How is anemia diagnosed?
A complete blood test is usually a ‘blood picture analysis’ labeled as (CBC) The first and most important step for diagnosing RBC and hemoglobin abnormalities, and provides additional information to help distinguish between different types of deficiency through parameters such as RBC size, size, colour, shape and number, white blood cells and platelets in providing additional information that may indicate blood disease;
Serum iron assays including iron levels, ferritin, total iron binding capacity and saturation
Vitamin B12 and folic acid test.
Stool tests to detect occult blood or parasites.
Advanced diagnostic options such as endoscopy and colonoscopy to detect sources of blood loss in the gastrointestinal tract.
Imaging or ultrasound tests to detect fibroids or other causes of heavy menstrual bleeding in women.