Anemia

Iron Deficiency Anemia

Anemia is the disease where a person will have fewer red blood cells than a normal person.Iron Deficiency Anemia is the most common type of anemia. When there is not enough iron in a human body, the body can't produce a protein called hemoglobin,which carried oxygen to the body's tissues. The tissue and muscle need oxygen to function effectively. The causes of this anemia is not enough intake of iron, pregnancy or blood loss by menstrual cycle,internal bleeding, and inability to absorb iron. 

Symptoms of moderate to severe iron-deficiency anemia include:

• general fatigue
• weakness
• pale skin
• shortness of breath
• dizziness
• strange cravings for non-food items, such as dirt, ice, and clay
• tingling or a crawling feeling in the legs
• swelling or soreness in the tongue
• cold hands and feet
• fast or irregular heartbeat
• brittle nails
• headaches

Treatments:A victim of this disease can take iron supplements to bring his/her levels of iron in their body to normal.Also, taking Vitamin C can help the body absorb iron.Diets high in red meat, dark leafy vegetables, dried fruits and nuts, and iron-fortified cereals can help treat or prevent iron deficiency.

Some severe cases involve treatment in the hospital, blood transfusions, iron rejections, or intravenous iron therapy.

Reference:http://www.healthline.com/health/iron-deficiency-anemia#Overview1