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ANEMIA
America
has one of the highest standards of living in the world, yet there are
20 million people in this country who suffer from anemia
partly because of an unhealthy diet laden with a fat and protein intake
that 30% greater than the rest of the world. Anemia is a disease that
is characterized by the deficiency of hemoglobin in the red blood cells
which impairs the blood’s ability to transport oxygen to our
cells and remove carbon dioxide from them. Anemia can be caused by a
number of different things including nutritional deficiency, an iron
deficiency, and genetic factors.Types of Anemia
1. Genetically based: certain anemic conditions can be passed from generation.
a) Thalassmia minor
This type of anemia is commonly found in people of Mediterranean descent. This is a mild form of anemia in which the blood cell happens to be smaller than normal and die off easily. This causes stress in the body’s blood production center as it tries to make new blood cells to keep up with the lost ones.
b) Thalassmia major
Also called Cooley’s anemia, Thalassmia major is an inherited disorder in which the production of hemoglobin is affected. Without frequent blood transfusions, this is a deadly disease. People who suffer from Thalassmia major can also die because of the iron build up that can occur in the heart and other organs that results in heart failure.
In this type of anemia, the marrow bone, where the blood is produced, is not working like it should. This may be the result of an auto immune disorder which may be causing the white blood cells to attack the bone marrow. Aplastic Anemia is the rarest type of anemia, but also the deadliest.
d) Sickle-celled anemia
This serious life threatening type of anemia mostly affects people of African ancestry. The red blood cells become sticky, stiff and fragile due to the lack of hemoglobin. This results the blood cells becoming curved, or sickle shaped which restricts the circulation of blood throughout the body.
2. Anemia caused by iron deficiency
Iron is one of the most important minerals that our blood needs along with zinc and copper in order to increase oxygen levels, improve circulation and help remove carbon dioxide from our bloodstream. Iron is also a mineral that is hard for our body to absorb, needing the help of Vitamin C to enter the system. Most of the iron that we intake ends up being wasted.
3. Pernicious Anemia
Pernicious anemia is defined as the deficiency of folate acid and vitamin B12 in the bloodstream. Both of these B-complex vitamins are vital for the production of new red blood cells and their deficiency can come about because of excessive drinking as well as taking certain medications such as oral contraceptives or anti-cancer drugs. People who eat only cooked foods run the highest risk of having pernicious anemia.
4. Chronic blood loss anemia
This type of anemia is the result of chronic conditions that cause blood loss. Hemorrhoids, cancer, menstruation, and peptic ulcers have all been known to cause this form of anemia.
5. Hemolytic anemia
When old red blood cells die or are killed off faster than new ones can be made than a person is suffering from hemolytic anemia. This can be cause by the defective synthesis of hemoglobin or trauma within the arteries. It can also be caused by the immune system producing antibodies which damage the red blood cells.
CAUSES
OF ANEMIA
1. Hemolysis: this is anemia that is caused by the breaking down of red blood cells because of a reaction by the immune system. It is usually caused by the presence of toxins and poisons in the system. Hemodialysis or surgery are the common treatments for this.
2. Bone marrow: This soft, fatty tissue inside of your bones is responsible for the production of new blood cells. If it becomes defective or malfunctions, it could cause an abnormality in the production of red blood cells. This will result in a decreased production or a rapid loss of red blood cells within the system.
3. Blood Loss: Women can become anemic during a very heavy menstrual period when their blood rises and falls in a cyclical fashion. Women may need to take in more nutrients to help counter this loss of blood. Other chronic conditions can also lead to a loss of blood including bleeding gums, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.
4. Anemia of inflammation: this is caused by high levels of ferritin in the system which keeps the cell’s from releasing iron into the bloodstream. It can also be caused by high levels of transferin, which will bind onto the iron in the bloodstream which will cause an iron deficiency. Inflammation can also cause the liver to produce more hepcidin which will also raises the level of iron blocking ferritin. Anemia of inflammation closely resembles iron deficient anemia
5. Cancer treatments: Chemotherapy can affect the production of red blood cells within the bone marrow. This results in less oxygen being transported to the rest of the body.
6. Excessive alcohol: Drinking too much can lead a vitamin deficiency which can lead to anemia. Men should not have more than two drinks a day and women should limit their intake to one drink daily.
7. Smoking: smoking depletes your blood of oxygen and blocks vital vitamins and minerals such as vitamin c and folate acid which increases the chances of getting vitamin deficiency anemia.
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SYMPTOMS
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1. Fatigue
Fatigue is a common symptom of people with anemia which causes less oxygen being transported to the tissues of the body because of low count of red blood cells in bloodstream.
2.Weakness
Since the bloodstream cannot provide enough oxygen as well as nutrition to our body tissues, it interferes with normal function of organs resulting in weakness in anemia patients.
3. Fainting and dizziness
Our brain needs protein and fat to function daily. It also needs oxygen to nourish it's cells. Without enough red blood cells to carry oxygen and remove carbon dioxide from it' s cells, it may cause fainting.
4. Shortness of breath
Since there are never enough oxygen in the bloodstream, it causes the reaction of our lung to breath faster so it can get enough oxygen to our body tissues causing shortness of breath.
5. Heart palpitations
People with anemia have less oxygen in their bloodstream. In order to provide enough oxygen to nourish our body's cells, their heart has to work harder resulting in heart palpitation.
6. Pale complexion
Pale complexion is caused by iron deficiency. Iron is vital for our blood cells reproduction for replacing the break down of the old ones. Deficiency of iron causes low red blood cells in the bloodstream resulting in a pale color in our skin.
7. Difficulty concentrating
Difficulty concentrating caused by iron deficiency causes less production of new red blood cells to replace the breaking down of the old ones resulting in less oxygen being delivered to certain regions of the brain cells making concentration difficulty.
8. Excess menstruation
Excess menstruation is characterized by loss of abnormal quantities of blood during menstruation. It is caused by iron deficiency anemia in women as a resulting of massive breaking down of old red blood cells.
Fatigue is a common symptom of people with anemia which causes less oxygen being transported to the tissues of the body because of low count of red blood cells in bloodstream.
2.Weakness
Since the bloodstream cannot provide enough oxygen as well as nutrition to our body tissues, it interferes with normal function of organs resulting in weakness in anemia patients.
3. Fainting and dizziness
Our brain needs protein and fat to function daily. It also needs oxygen to nourish it's cells. Without enough red blood cells to carry oxygen and remove carbon dioxide from it' s cells, it may cause fainting.
4. Shortness of breath
Since there are never enough oxygen in the bloodstream, it causes the reaction of our lung to breath faster so it can get enough oxygen to our body tissues causing shortness of breath.
5. Heart palpitations
People with anemia have less oxygen in their bloodstream. In order to provide enough oxygen to nourish our body's cells, their heart has to work harder resulting in heart palpitation.
6. Pale complexion
Pale complexion is caused by iron deficiency. Iron is vital for our blood cells reproduction for replacing the break down of the old ones. Deficiency of iron causes low red blood cells in the bloodstream resulting in a pale color in our skin.
7. Difficulty concentrating
Difficulty concentrating caused by iron deficiency causes less production of new red blood cells to replace the breaking down of the old ones resulting in less oxygen being delivered to certain regions of the brain cells making concentration difficulty.
8. Excess menstruation
Excess menstruation is characterized by loss of abnormal quantities of blood during menstruation. It is caused by iron deficiency anemia in women as a resulting of massive breaking down of old red blood cells.
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