Anemia (or anemia) is characterized by a low content of hemoglobin in the blood. If the normal values are 110 - 155 g / l, then the level, below 110 g / l indicates the development of anemia.
Causes of anemia
Among the provoking factors of the development of this form of anemia, the following are noted:
- Acute anemia is associated with the loss of red blood cells as a result of bleeding and destruction of red blood cells, for example, due to poisoning with hemolytic poisons.
- Chronic anemia develops due to diseases that disrupt the physiological intake of the necessary substances into the body.
- Disturbance of the diet. So a common form of anemia - iron deficiency can be caused by inadequate intake of iron from food.
Anemia 1 and 2 degrees
Anemia of the first degree is considered the easiest form of manifestation of the disease. The hemoglobin content is within the limits of 110 to 90 g / l of blood. There are no obvious signs of the disease with anemia of 1 degree. At the second degree of anemia hemoglobin fluctuates from 90 to 70 g / l of blood, and already with the usual load, individual symptoms of the disease become noticeable. The most severe degree of anemia - the third is characterized by the severity of the signs of the disease. The parameters of hemoglobin at grade 3 are less than 70 g / l of blood.
Symptoms of anemia of 1 degree
Anemia manifests itself in visible indices:
- fast fatiguability;
- general malaise;
- drowsiness;
- decreased attention, memory, mental performance;
- dizziness.
As the disease develops, the following symptoms appear:
- fainting;
- malfunctions in the cardiovascular system;
- even shortness of breath ;
- waxy pallor of the face, as well as in the legs and feet;
- morning swelling under the eyes;
- changes in appearance (dry skin, hair loss, brittle nails).
If any of the above symptoms occur, seek medical attention. The doctor prescribes a blood test to establish the degree of anemia and diagnose the form of the disease.
Treatment of anemia of 1 degree
Therapy provides:
1. Balanced nutrition. It is mandatory to include in the diet:
- red meat (young beef);
- beef liver and by-products;
- dairy products;
- beans;
- nuts;
- dried fruits;
- fresh fruits and berries;
- fruit juices.
2. Reception of multivitamin complexes. In iron deficiency anemia 1 degree multivitamins should include iron and folic acid. Treatment of progressive anemia is based on the intake of iron-containing drugs.
3. Treatment of the underlying disease.