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Anemia is a pervasive disorder that affects thousands of people across India. According to the National Family Health Survey, well over 50% of women and children in India suffer from <\/span>Anemia.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The blood disorder\u2014caused by a lack of healthy red blood cells (RBCs)\u2014can cause symptoms ranging from mild headaches to fatigue and fainting spells. If untreated, it may even prove fatal for some people.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n This article explains the causes, symptoms, and diagnosis methods for <\/span>Anemia.<\/p>\n\n Anemia is a blood disorder in which an individual suffers from a deficit of healthy blood cells in the blood to carry oxygen. A dysfunction or lack of healthy RBCs can cause the condition.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Anemia<\/span><\/b> can be of two major types:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Some other <\/span>types of Anemia<\/span><\/b><\/a> can be inherited and acquired, such as Haemolytic <\/span>Anemia and Sideroblastic <\/span>Anemia.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n Individuals belonging to certain demographics are at greater risk of suffering from <\/span>Anemia.<\/span><\/b> These risk factors can include:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n What are the Symptoms of Anemia?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n Anemia symptoms<\/span><\/b><\/a> can include:<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Certain types of <\/span>Anemia may cause additional symptoms, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Causes of Anemia can vary based on the type of <\/span>Anemia that an individual has. <\/span>Anemia causes can be divided into two major categories:<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n How is Anemia Diagnosed?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n To diagnose <\/span>Anemia, a healthcare professional will ask the affected person about all the symptoms they are experiencing and examine their individual and family medical history. An <\/span>Anemia diagnosis may include various blood tests, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n It is vital for people to be familiar with <\/span>Anemia causes and symptoms. Timely diagnosis and appropriate care can help affected individuals live healthy lives. Upon noticing <\/span>symptoms of<\/span><\/b> Anemia<\/span><\/b><\/a>, consult a healthcare professional and book an <\/span>Anemia test<\/span><\/b><\/a> with <\/span>Dr Lal PathLabs<\/span><\/b><\/a>.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Untreated <\/span>Anemia<\/span><\/b> may cause health complications such as severe fatigue, arrhythmia (fast or irregular heartbeat), organ damage, and pregnancy complications, such as premature birth. Extensive blood loss in severe <\/span>Anemia cases may even lead to death.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n A healthy diet rich in folate, iron, and Vitamins B-12 and C can help prevent <\/span>Anemia. Foods such as meats, dark green leafy vegetables, kidney beans, and tomatoes are good additions to one’s diet. Iron supplement tablets can also help prevent <\/span>Anemia.<\/p>\n Iron tablets may cause side effects such as nausea and stomach aches when a person first starts taking them. These symptoms usually disappear after a few weeks of regularly consuming the tablets.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Anemia is a pervasive disorder that affects thousands of people across India. According to the National Family Health Survey, well over 50% of women and children in India suffer from Anemia.\u00a0 The blood disorder\u2014caused by a lack of healthy red blood cells (RBCs)\u2014can cause symptoms ranging from mild headaches to fatigue and fainting spells. 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Can Anemia lead to health complications?<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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Are there any side effects to taking iron tablets?<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n