everything you want to know about anemia

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Everything you want to know about Anemia Anemia is one of the most common blood disease, which occurs in many people throughout various ages. Some people are born with this disease, while others may develop it throughout their life due to changes within their body or poor nutrition. When a person has anemia they have a low number of red blood cells, which are responsible for carrying oxygen through the body and to the various organs. These red blood cells in the body are comprised of mainly iron, so the main cause of anemia is actually low levels of iron, which makes it impossible for the body to create the red blood cells it needs to function properly. When someone has anemia, it can affect their body and life in many different ways. Those with this blood disorder often have pale skin because of the lack of oxygen that is making its way through the body, causing the skin to become light in color. They often experience ill effects such as; feeling consistently tired, having dizzy spells, frequent thirst, fainting and in some severe cases the person with anemia can even go into shock due to the lack of oxygen that is being carries through their body. When anemia is left without proper treatment, it can at times be fatal, but this can be avoided by

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Anemia is one of the most common blood disease, which occurs in many people throughout various ages. Some people are born with this disease, while others may develop it throughout their life due to changes within their body or poor nutrition

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Everything you want to know about Anemia

Anemia is one of the most common blood disease, which occurs in many people throughout various ages. Some people are born with this disease, while others may develop it throughout their life due to changes within their body or poor nutrition. When a person has anemia they have a low number of red blood cells, which are responsible for carrying oxygen through the body and to the various organs. These red blood cells in the body are comprised of mainly iron, so the main cause of anemia is actually low levels of iron, which makes it impossible for the body to create the red blood cells it needs to function properly.

When someone has anemia, it can affect their body and life in many different ways. Those with this blood disorder often have pale skin because of the lack of oxygen that is making its way through the body, causing the skin to become light in color. They often experience ill effects such as; feeling consistently tired, having dizzy spells, frequent thirst, fainting and in some severe cases the person with anemia can even go into shock due to the lack of oxygen that is being carries through their body. When anemia is left without proper treatment, it can at times be fatal, but this can be avoided by getting the right treatment for the disorder and following this treatment as it is directed. It is estimated that 3.5 million Americas have anemia.

One type of anemia is called excessive blood loss anemia and this type of condition can occur suddenly due to a variety of different factors. In some cases, the amount of blood loss can be so extreme that immediate treatment is necessary to avoid serious health risks. Some of the causes for this type of

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condition include; stomach ulcers, childbirth, cancer, heavy menstruation, and taking NSAIDS for a prolonged period of time, as this can cause stomach bleeding.

In other cases, a problem with the body can cause it to get rid of the red blood cells in the blood too quickly, which will make it impossible for the oxygen to be carried through your body as it should be. When this type of anemia occurs it is considered to be “red blood cell destruction anemia”. This type of condition can occur due to; immune system reaction, an infection in the body, toxins in the body, certain types of medication and problems with the kidneys.

The most common type of anemia is sickle cell anemia and this occurs when your body doesn’t get the nutrition that it needs to create enough red blood cells. This may be due to the body not having enough iron, which is essential for the proper production of red blood cells. It may also occur when the body doesn’t have enough of the other nutrients that are vital for proper red blood cell formation. This can include vitamin B12, and other vitamin deficiencies. This type of anemia is often treated by getting a supplement from the doctor and eating foods that are packed full of nutrients.

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