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Here is presented information about causes of
anemia. Read about anaemia symptoms.
Anemia Information
A common blood disorder, anaemia is a condition, wherein, the body of a person has fewer red blood cells than what is necessary, either qualitatively or quantitatively. Majority of the blood comprises of hemoglobin, a molecule found in red blood cells. It carries oxygen from the lungs to the tissues. A deficiency in hemoglobin results in a lack of oxygen in the body, due to which survival becomes impossible. The three main kinds of anemia are excessive blood loss - due to hemorrhage, excessive blood cell destruction or hemolysis and deficient red blood cell production or ineffective hematopoiesis. In the following line, we have listed the various causes and symptoms of anemia.
Causes Of Anaemia
- Loss of blood
- Deficient production of red blood cells and/or hemoglobin
- Red blood cells being broken down too quickly
- Inadequate intake of iron, vitamins and proteins
- Heavy loss of blood due to injury
- Bleeding piles
- Lack of hydrochloric acid in the stomach
- Intestinal parasites or worms
- Certain inherited blood diseases eg. thalassaemia
- Lack of Vitamin B12
- Inadequate diet
- Food not being absorbed properly (due to bowel disease)
- Chemotherapy drugs
- Liver disease
- Long-term heavy alcohol use
- Diseases of the bone marrow
- Acute blood loss: heavy periods, internal bleeding (ex from stomach ulcer)
- Chronic renal failure
- Endocrine disorders, like low thyroid activity
Symptoms Of Anaemia
- Weakness
- Fatigue
- Lack of energy and dizziness
- Haggard look
- Premature wrinkles
- Dull and tired-looking eyes
- Shortness of breath on exertion
- Headache
- Slow healing of wounds
- Palpitations
- Impaired memory and ability to think
- Being intolerant of cold temperatures
- Rapid pulse
- Burning sensation in the tongue
- Dryness in the mouth and throat
- Sores at the corners of lips
- Altered sense of touch
- Brittle, spoon-shaped nails, with vertical stripes and a tendency to fray
- Pica (an insatiable craving for a specific food, like liquorice)
- Brittle hair
- Difficulty in swallowing anything
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