Anaemia

Anaemia, a condition in which there aren’t enough healthy red blood cells (haemoglobin) to carry adequate oxygen to your tissues making you feel tired (people may say you have tired blood).  To produce hemoglobin and red blood cells, your body needs iron and vitamins from the foods you eat.

Many forms of Anaemia exist, each with its own cause.  Anaemia can be temporary or longterm, and it can range from mild to severe.  Anaemia can be a sign of serious illnesses.  Treatments for Anaemia range from taking supplements to undergoing medical procedures.  You may be able to prevent some types of Anaemia by eating a healthy, varied diet.

Possible signs and symptoms

Weakness pale skin, a fast heartbeat, shortness of breath, chest pain, dizziness, cognitive problems, numbness or coldness in your extremities, headache.

Possible causes

Common types of Anaemia and their causes include:

iron deficiency Anaemia, Vitamin deficiency Anaemia, Anaemia of chronic disease, Aplastic Anaemia, Hemolytic Anaemia, Sickle cell Anaemia, Anaemia associated with bone marrow disease.