Anemia

Anemia is a condition that develops when your blood lacks enough healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is a main part of red blood cells and binds oxygen. If you have too few or abnormal red blood cells, or your hemoglobin is abnormal or low, the cells in your body will not get enough oxygen

Different types of anemia and their causes include:

• Iron deficiency anemia. This is the most common type of anemia worldwide. ...
• Vitamin deficiency anemia. ...
• Anemia of chronic disease. ...
• Aplastic anemia. ...
• Anemias associated with bone marrow disease. ...
• Hemolytic anemias. ...
• Sickle cell anemia. ...
• Other anemias.

Anemia from active bleeding: Loss of blood through heavy menstrual bleeding or wounds can cause anemia.Gastrointestinal ulcers or cancers such as cancer of the colon may slowly ooze blood and can also cause anemia. Iron deficiency anemia: The bone marrow needs iron to make red blood cells

Symptoms common to many types of anemia include the following:

• 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.
• Insomnia.

Diets high in red meat, dark leafy vegetables, dried fruits and nuts, iron-fortified cereals, or bread can help treat or prevent iron deficiency. Foods high in iron include: meat, such as lamb, pork, chicken, and beef. beans, including soybeans