Anemia or anemia, in fact, is not an independent disease. This condition, including a complex of clinical and hematological syndromes, which combines only a decrease in the blood concentration of hemoglobin. Adequate treatment of pathology depends on how quickly anemia progresses - the severity of anemia is determined in accordance with the number of cells of the pigment coloring the red blood cells.
What are the severity of anemia in hemoglobin?
The described condition, with the account of clinical displays, happens 3 degrees of gravity:
- Easy. The concentration of hemoglobin in the blood ranges from 90 to 120 g / l.
- Average. The level of the pigment is 70-90 g / l.
- Heavy. The amount of hemoglobin is greatly reduced, to 70 g / l.
Consider the progression of the disease in more detail.
Symptoms and therapy of mild anemia
Most often, an insignificant anemia does not manifest itself in any way and is detected by chance, when receiving blood test results.
Sometimes iron deficiency anemia of mild severity is accompanied by such signs:
- fast fatiguability;
- frequent ailments;
- weakness, especially in the evenings and in the morning;
- decreased ability to concentrate attention;
- bad operability.
A slight decrease in hemoglobin levels is susceptible to diet therapy. To implement it, you need to make a complete and balanced diet. The diet necessarily includes foods rich in B vitamins and iron.
Signs and treatment of anemia of moderate severity
A more intensive decrease in hemoglobin concentration is characterized by the following symptoms:
- heart palpitations (intermittent);
- shortness of breath even with minor physical and emotional stress;
- noise in the ears ;
- headache;
- sleep disorders;
- loss of appetite;
- dizziness;
- decreased libido.
Very pronounced clinical manifestations are polyfactorial anemia of moderate severity, as this condition is accompanied by a deficit of not only iron, but also vitamins, amino acids, minerals. Developing hypoxia (oxygen starvation) of all tissues of the body, including the brain. Therefore, patients suffering from this type of anemia can additionally note:
- puffiness around the eyes ("bags");
- pallor of mucous membranes and skin;
- Flickering of dots in front of the eyes;
- poor bending of the knees, elbows;
- memory impairment.
To treat a progressive anemia is necessary in accordance with its form, the cause of the onset, the intensity of the symptoms. In addition to diets with moderate pathology, oral intake of medicines with a high concentration of iron, vitamin B12 , and mineral complexes is necessary.
What are the manifestations and therapeutic methods for anemia of severe severity?
The most difficult type of anemia in the treatment is characterized by all the previously listed symptoms and the following additional signs:
- impaired sensitivity;
- tachycardia;
- severe and frequent shortness of breath;
- myocardial dystrophy;
- perversion of taste preferences and smell;
- amyotrophy;
- stomatitis;
- deterioration of the ability of the skin and mucous membranes to heal;
- glossitis;
- urinary incontinence;
- blueing of the eye proteins;
- prolonged increase in body temperature to 37.5 degrees.
Depending on the form of anemia and the factors that provoke it, a comprehensive therapeutic approach is being developed. As a rule, iron deficiency, hemolytic and polyfactor anemia of severe severity is subject only to inpatient treatment under the constant supervision of a physician.