What are the types, symptoms and treatment of anemia in women?

Medical experts say that if you start short of breath due to walking and feel tired without doing anything, then be careful! These are some of the symptoms of anemia.

According to a new study, 41 to 77 percent of women in Pakistan suffer from anemia.

Medical experts say that fatigue, weakness, darkness in front of the eyes, rapid heartbeat, numbness in the hands and feet and feeling fever are common complaints which are increasing day by day. .

Medical experts say that the above sentences are mostly heard by pregnant women.

One and only reason is anemia.

Experts say that anemia is the lack of healthy red blood cells in the body, it is also called lack of hemoglobin.

According to medical experts, the lack of red blood cells affects our body system, these cells work to supply oxygen to our body, red cells are produced in our bone marrow or bone marrow, one cell lives for 120 days. Lives and then ends.

Medical experts say that there are many types and causes of anemia such as:

Iron or steel deficiency.

Megaloblastic Anemia Which is due to lack of vitamin B12 and folate or folic acid.

Haemolytic Anemia In it the red blood cells are broken.

Chronic Diseases Chronic diseases like kidney or heart diseases Arthritis and diseases like cancer.

Inherited Diseases Hereditary diseases like thalassemia and autoimmune diseases.

Viral infections

Among all these types, the proportion of Iron Deficiency Anemia due to iron deficiency is highest, especially in pregnant women.

Normal amount of hemoglobin is 13.8-17.2gm/dl in men while 12.1-15.1gm/dl in women, 11-16gm/dl in children, 11-15.1gm/dl in pregnant women.

Experts say that the proportion of anemia is higher in women, if we talk about the prevalence of anemia in Pakistan, 41-77 percent of women suffer from anemia, in which the majority are pregnant women.

Symptoms of Anemia

If we talk about the symptoms of anemia, weakness, fatigue, headache, lack of appetite, shortness of breath, numbness or tingling in hands and feet, irritability in nature are signs of severe blood deficiency.

Other symptoms include yellowing of the skin, blisters on the mouth and tongue, dizziness, brittle nails, hair loss and dry skin.

On the other hand, if pregnant women are suffering from anemia, the difficulties increase further.

Experts say that the babies of pregnant women suffering from anemia are born with low birth weight, the possibility of infection in mothers suffering from anemia is also very high because their immune system is weak.

The cause of anemia

As far as the treatment of anemia is concerned, if women pay attention to their diet, they can significantly reduce the chance of anemia.

Experts recommend that women should consume a healthy diet that is rich in iron, eg! Green vegetables, spinach, fenugreek, carrots, beets, tomatoes, almost all pulses and red beans, eggs, meat, kale, fish etc.

Dry fruits and seeds are also very useful for women because they contain significant amount of iron.

It is recommended by medical experts for pregnant women to consume iron-rich foods along with milk, yogurt and water in large quantities, while coffee and tea should be reduced.

To prevent anemia, pregnant women should have regular check-ups to check their blood pressure and sugar along with anemia.

They should also take a walk or light exercise as advised by the doctor.

Medicines prescribed by the doctor including iron B12, multivitamin and calcium etc. should be taken.

Remember, a healthy woman and a healthy mother can give birth to a healthy society and child.