Anemia is a medical condition characterized by not having enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to tissues.
There are several types of anemia, each with its own cause, and it may be a temporary or an ongoing medical condition, depending on the severity of the condition.
Anemia is defined as a decrease in one or more of the measures related to red blood cells, which includes the following:
Hemoglobin concentration: It is defined as the amount of basic oxygen-carrying hemoglobin in the blood.
Hematocrit: The hematocrit or the percentage of red blood cells in the total blood volume.
Red blood cell count: The number of red blood cells in a given volume of blood.
Symptoms of anemia:
The appearance of symptoms of anemia depends on the severity of the patient's condition, the extent of the disease's progression, and the patient's need for oxygen.
Symptoms of anemia usually appear if the disease progression is very rapid, but if its progression is slow, it is possible that no symptoms appear; Because the body has become accustomed to the new position.
Symptoms of anemia vary depending on the cause, and may include the following:
*Tired.
* Pale skin.
* Rapid and irregular heartbeat.
*shortness of breath.
* Chest pain.
Dizziness
* Changes in cognitive status.
* Cold hands and feet.
* Headache.
* Myocardial infarction.
Complications of anemia:
Excessive fatigue: where the patient feels tired to the extent that it prevents him from carrying out his simple daily duties, and it may be difficult for him to play or work.
Heart problems: Anemia may cause an acceleration of the heartbeat to compensate for the lack of oxygen in the blood, and may sometimes cause heart failure.
Nerve damage: Vitamin B12 is essential for proper nerve function.
* Changes in the cognitive state: a deficiency in vitamin B12 affects the functioning of the brain.
Death: Sickle cell anemia causes serious medical complications, and the loss of large amounts of blood within a short period of time leads to anemia that can be fatal.
Anemia treatment
The treatment of anemia depends on the cause, as it can be as follows:
*Treatment of iron deficiency anemia: In most cases, anemia of this type is treated by taking iron supplements.
* Treatment of vitamin deficiency anemia: This type is treated with injections containing vitamin B12.
* Treatment of anemia associated with chronic diseases: There is no specific treatment for this type of anemia.
*Treatment of aplastic anemia: Anemia of this type is treated with intravenous administration of blood; To increase the amount of red blood cells in the body.
Treatment of anemia caused by a disease in the bone marrow: This type of anemia is treated with chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant.
*Treatment of hemolytic anemia: Treatment for this condition involves taking medications that suppress the immune system, which attacks red blood cells.
* Treatment for sickle cell anemia: Treatment for anemia of this type includes monitoring and monitoring of oxygen levels in the body, and taking pain relievers.
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