A person with anemia will feel tired and weak because the body's tissues are being starved of oxygen. In fact, fatigue is the main symptom of most types of anemia. The severity of symptoms is in part related to the severity of anemia.

Anemia is a medical condition in which the red blood cell count or hemoglobin is less than normal. The normal level of hemoglobin is generally different in males and females. For men, anemia is typically defined as hemoglobin level of less than 13.5 gram/100ml and in women as hemoglobin of less than 12.0 gram/100ml.

Some Causes of Anemia: -

• Heavy periods during puberty and pregnancy
• Diet -low in iron, vitamin B12 or folic acid.
• Internal bleeding- an ulcer or a tumor
• Blood diseases - leukemia
• Infections, such as malaria and septicemia,
• Blood loss
• Chronic diseases - such as rheumatoid arthritis and tuberculosis
• Hormone disorders - such as hypothyroidism
• Bone marrow disorders - such as cancer
• Certain drugs - including alcohol, antibiotics

Other signs and symptoms of anemia include:

• Shortness of breath
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Coldness in the hands and feet
• Pale skin
• Chest pain

Home Remedies for Anemia: -

• One treatment for pernicious anemia is consuming large amounts of folacin to assist red blood cells in growing to the right shape and size. Still, even the right amounts of folacin will not repair any nerve damage attributed to vitamin B 12 deficiencies. The most severe effects of Vitamin B12 deficiency are irreversible nerve and brain damage.
• Avoid drinking coffee, tea and ingesting antacids, because they decrease iron absorption.
• Make sure you are eating plenty of iron rich food, such as, liver, green leafy vegetable, beets, dried fruits, bran flake, oysters, brown rice, lentils and molasses, raisins, prunes; breads and pastas made from hole grain flour.
• This leafy vegetable is a precious source of high grade iron. Following its absorption, it helps in the formation of haemoglobin and red blood cells. It is thus helpful in building up the blood, and in the avoidance and handling of anaemia.
• Celery (Ajmoda) is also extremely rich source of dietary iron. When taken in a solution with carrot juice, celery can be an efficacious cure for all blood ailments, including anemia.
• Beetroot are also rich in iron and various other minerals. So, person suffering from anemia should include it in his diet for treating anemia

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