Anemia and treatment

is a condition that develops when blood lacks red blood cells or hemoglobin. The latter is a key part of the red blood cells, as it carries oxygen. If you have low levels of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood, it means that the cells of your body does not get enough oxygen. The symptoms of anemia “as fatigue” – occurs because the body does not get what they need to function properly.

Important factors to remember are:

Some forms of anemia are hereditary and infants may suffer from birth; Women of childbearing age are particularly prone to iron deficiency, caused by blood loss involving menstruation and imply requests for blood during pregnancy;

Older people are at great risk of anemia because of poor diet and other diseases.

There are various types of anemia, all different in terms of cause and treatment. Iron deficiency anemia (caused by prolonged lack of iron) is the most common type and is treatable with dietary changes and iron supplements. Some forms of anemia – like the one that develops during pregnancy  is often considered normal. However, there are also types of anemia which can cause health problems throughout life.