Iron deficiency is common in Nepal and a major cause of anemia. Iron is essential as it is part of hemoglobin which carries oxygen in red blood cells and is also involved in energy production. Deficiency can cause anemia, fatigue, poor growth and cognitive delays in children. Those at higher risk include infants, young children, pregnant women, and those with poor nutrition. Treatment involves treating the underlying cause, oral iron supplementation, or intravenous iron for more severe cases. Prevention strategies include deworming, improving nutrition, and national programs promoting iron supplementation.
Iron is found in red meats, poultry, eggs, and cereals. It is part of cells and carries oxygen from the lungs throughout the body, helping muscles store and use oxygen. Not getting enough iron can lead to anemia, excessive menstrual bleeding, learning disabilities, low body temperature, dizziness, weakness, and fatigue. It can also cause paleness and increased need for rest during exercise as the brain and organs are deprived of oxygen.
Iron deficiency anemia is caused by a lack of iron in the body. Common symptoms include fatigue, palpitations, tinnitus, and headaches. Diagnosis involves blood tests showing low iron levels and microcytic, hypochromic red blood cells. Treatment depends on the severity, and involves oral or intravenous iron supplements to replenish iron stores over 6-12 months. Parenteral iron is used for severe cases or those unable to tolerate oral iron.
This document discusses iron metabolism in the human body. It covers:
1) Molecules involved in iron transport including DMT1, ferroportin, transferrin receptors, hephaestin, transferrin, ferritin, and hepcidin.
2) Steps of iron absorption in the gut and transport through the body.
3) Utilization of iron in erythropoiesis to produce hemoglobin.
4) Disorders of iron metabolism like iron deficiency anemia, hemochromatosis, and atransferrinemia.
Iron deficiency is common in Nepal and a major cause of anemia. Iron is essential as it is part of hemoglobin which carries oxygen in red blood cells and is also involved in energy production. Deficiency can cause anemia, fatigue, poor growth and cognitive delays in children. Those at higher risk include infants, young children, pregnant women, and those with poor nutrition. Treatment involves treating the underlying cause, oral iron supplementation, or intravenous iron for more severe cases. Prevention strategies include deworming, improving nutrition, and national programs promoting iron supplementation.
Iron is found in red meats, poultry, eggs, and cereals. It is part of cells and carries oxygen from the lungs throughout the body, helping muscles store and use oxygen. Not getting enough iron can lead to anemia, excessive menstrual bleeding, learning disabilities, low body temperature, dizziness, weakness, and fatigue. It can also cause paleness and increased need for rest during exercise as the brain and organs are deprived of oxygen.
Iron deficiency anemia is caused by a lack of iron in the body. Common symptoms include fatigue, palpitations, tinnitus, and headaches. Diagnosis involves blood tests showing low iron levels and microcytic, hypochromic red blood cells. Treatment depends on the severity, and involves oral or intravenous iron supplements to replenish iron stores over 6-12 months. Parenteral iron is used for severe cases or those unable to tolerate oral iron.
This document discusses iron metabolism in the human body. It covers:
1) Molecules involved in iron transport including DMT1, ferroportin, transferrin receptors, hephaestin, transferrin, ferritin, and hepcidin.
2) Steps of iron absorption in the gut and transport through the body.
3) Utilization of iron in erythropoiesis to produce hemoglobin.
4) Disorders of iron metabolism like iron deficiency anemia, hemochromatosis, and atransferrinemia.
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