2. DEFINITION
Anemia: (an-: without, -emia: blood
condition)
The condition of having a lower-than-normal
number of red blood cells or quantity
of hemoglobin
3. CAUSES
Anemia occurs when your blood doesn't
have enough red blood cells. This can
happen if:
Your body doesn't make enough red blood cells.
Bleeding causes you to lose red blood cells
more quickly than they can be replaced.
Your body destroys red blood cells.
4. SYMPTOMS
Common symptoms of anemia
Easy fatigue and loss of energy
Unusually rapid heart beat, particularly with exercise
Shortness of breath and headache, particularly with
exercise
Difficulty concentrating
Dizziness
Pale skin
Leg cramps
5. TREATMENT
Anemia treatment depends on the cause.
Examples :-
Iron deficiency anemia: This form of anemia is
treated with changes in your diet and iron
supplements.
Vitamin deficiency anemia: Folic acid and
vitamin C deficiency anemia are treated with dietary
supplements and increasing these nutrients in your
diet.
Aplastic anemia: Treatment for this anemia may