What is Anemia?
What is Anemia?
Anemia is a condition that occurs when not enough oxygen-carrying red blood cells, are being delivered to your body's cells and organs. People with anemia look worn out and have less energy for activities because their hearts are working harder to pump red blood cells around their bodies.
Anemia also occurs when your body doesn't produce enough red blood cells, or there isn't enough hemoglobin in your red blood cells. Hemoglobin is an important protein, which transports oxygen from the lungs to other cells in your body. If you lose a lot of blood, or blood is being lost faster than new blood cells are being produced, you may become anemic. Women are more likely to develop anemia due to heavy menstruation, pregnancy or from bleeding after giving birth. Blood loss from trauma, surgery or internal bleeding caused by ulcers or other digestive disorders can also cause anemia.
Types of Anemia
There are several different kinds of anemia. The most common one is iron deficiency anemia, i.e. you have low levels of iron or are unable to absorb iron easily. Other nutritional deficiencies cause anemia such as vitamin B12 deficiency anemia or folic acid deficiency anemia. In rare cases, anemia is caused by inherited blood diseases such as sickle cell anemia, Aplastic anemia, or Thalassemia.
Anemia isn't initially obvious. When you have mild to moderate anemia, you will feel weak, be fatigued and experience shortness of breath. If the condition is not detected early, more symptoms might develop such as a racing heartbeat, dizziness, headaches, ringing in the ears and restless leg syndrome. Additionally your skin and fingernails will look pale, and you might have increased hair loss. As mentioned before, the best way to tell if you are anemic is by getting a blood test.
Treatment & Home Remedies
- Iron Pills: Since the most common cause of anemia is low levels of iron, your doctor can prescribe iron pills, or you can buy supplements over the counter at a pharmacy. If one ingests too much iron, it can be toxic, and it is recommended you consult your doctor regarding the correct dosage for your age and weight. Vitamin C also helps in iron absorption.
- Bananas, Honey, Almonds and Onions are also known for stimulating hemoglobin production. Start your day off by combining bananas, honey and almonds in oatmeal or with muesli for a nutritious breakfast. Beets, lentils, and beans Spinach, or other leafy green vegetables along with Dried fruits such as raisins, currants, and prunes also help in anemia.
- Avoid Iron Blocking Foods,Certain foods need to be avoided close to meal times as they can prevent iron absorption.
•Red wine, black and green tea, grapes, all heavy in tannins
•Coffee, chocolate, and other caffeine laden foods
•Milk and calcium products
•Egg yolks, which contain the iron binding protein phosvitin
•Soya products more
Anemia is a condition that occurs when not enough oxygen-carrying red blood cells, are being delivered to your body's cells and organs. People with anemia look worn out and have less energy for activities because their hearts are working harder to pump red blood cells around their bodies.
Anemia also occurs when your body doesn't produce enough red blood cells, or there isn't enough hemoglobin in your red blood cells. Hemoglobin is an important protein, which transports oxygen from the lungs to other cells in your body. If you lose a lot of blood, or blood is being lost faster than new blood cells are being produced, you may become anemic. Women are more likely to develop anemia due to heavy menstruation, pregnancy or from bleeding after giving birth. Blood loss from trauma, surgery or internal bleeding caused by ulcers or other digestive disorders can also cause anemia.
Types of Anemia
There are several different kinds of anemia. The most common one is iron deficiency anemia, i.e. you have low levels of iron or are unable to absorb iron easily. Other nutritional deficiencies cause anemia such as vitamin B12 deficiency anemia or folic acid deficiency anemia. In rare cases, anemia is caused by inherited blood diseases such as sickle cell anemia, Aplastic anemia, or Thalassemia.
Anemia isn't initially obvious. When you have mild to moderate anemia, you will feel weak, be fatigued and experience shortness of breath. If the condition is not detected early, more symptoms might develop such as a racing heartbeat, dizziness, headaches, ringing in the ears and restless leg syndrome. Additionally your skin and fingernails will look pale, and you might have increased hair loss. As mentioned before, the best way to tell if you are anemic is by getting a blood test.
Treatment & Home Remedies
- Iron Pills: Since the most common cause of anemia is low levels of iron, your doctor can prescribe iron pills, or you can buy supplements over the counter at a pharmacy. If one ingests too much iron, it can be toxic, and it is recommended you consult your doctor regarding the correct dosage for your age and weight. Vitamin C also helps in iron absorption.
- Bananas, Honey, Almonds and Onions are also known for stimulating hemoglobin production. Start your day off by combining bananas, honey and almonds in oatmeal or with muesli for a nutritious breakfast. Beets, lentils, and beans Spinach, or other leafy green vegetables along with Dried fruits such as raisins, currants, and prunes also help in anemia.
- Avoid Iron Blocking Foods,Certain foods need to be avoided close to meal times as they can prevent iron absorption.
•Red wine, black and green tea, grapes, all heavy in tannins
•Coffee, chocolate, and other caffeine laden foods
•Milk and calcium products
•Egg yolks, which contain the iron binding protein phosvitin
•Soya products more
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Thanks Brij ji. Like you have said in the post, one of my relative who is seriously ill for the past few months has lost lot of hemoglobin. Doctors are trying to inject iron tonic into her body and the patient is exhibiting lots of problems because the external injection of iron is not being accepted by the body. In case of Ferrum Phos no such reaction occurs. more
Oct 30
Thanks Durga Prasad ji, in fact, I have personally used Ferrum Phos 6X during my young days and found to be very helpful. more
Oct 30
A very good remedy to correct iron deficiency in blood is Ferrum Phos 3X from the range of 12 bio-chemic remedies. And another safe and efficient way to help hemoglobin to absorb right quantity of oxygen from lungs is Carbo Vegitalis 30. And of course Calcarea Phos 6X from bio-chemic range helps in building up healthy bones which are also supposed to produce red blood cells apart from kidneys. more
Oct 30
