A anemia is characterized by the low amount of hemoglobin in the blood and can be caused by hereditary reasons at autoimmune diseases. But, in general, the disease is the result of an unbalanced diet deficient in nutrients, especially iron, zinc, vitamin B12 and protein.
It is estimated that the vast majority of anemia cases (about 90%) are caused by a lack of iron in the body.
According to the Ministry of Health, children, pregnant and lactating women, adolescent girls and adult women of reproductive age are the groups most affected by the disease. However, men of all ages can develop the condition.
“Anemia is not exactly a disease, but a complication usually accompanied by one or more conditions. For this reason, we usually call it anemic syndrome, and the correct diagnosis is essential define the treatment, including the preventive one”, explains Dr. Ronald Sergio, of the HSANP hospital, in São Paulo, and master in hematology at the USP.
symptoms of anemia
Signs and symptoms of iron deficiency are non-specific. Therefore, it is necessary to perform laboratory blood tests that can confirm the diagnosis of iron deficiency anemia. According to the Ministry of Health, the main signs and symptoms are:
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