Are you feeling tired and weak?

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If you often feel tired or fatigue, you may be anemic. You may not aware of this condition, as some people with anemia may not develop the symptoms until it becomes serious.

What is anemia?

Anemia develops when there are not enough healthy red blood cells.  Oxygen-carrying component called hemoglobin are part of red blood cell. Hemoglobin carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. If you have anemia, your body does not get enough oxygen delivered to the body’s tissues. As a result, you may experience symptoms such as tiredness, weakness and dizziness.

What causes anemia?

There are many possible reasons:

• ·      Chronic kidney disease
• ·      Blood loss e.g. heavy menstruation or stomach ulcers
• ·      Nutritional deficiency problem such as iron, folic acid (folate) and vitamin B12 deficiency
• ·      Inherited blood disorders such as sickle cell anemia and thalassemia
• ·      Vegetarian diet which normally lack vitamin B12

What are the common symptoms of anemia?

• ·      Fatigue
• ·      Weakness
• ·      Pale skin
• ·      Brittle nails
• ·      Chest pain
• ·      Dizziness
• ·      Coldness of hands or feet
• ·      Difficulty in breathing
• ·      Fast or irregular heartbeat
• ·      Loss of concentration

Diagnosis

To determine whether you have anemia and which type you have, do a simple blood test and discuss with your doctor.

Prevention

If you have nutrition deficiency anemia, consume a diet rich in vitamin B12, folic acid and iron.  Foods that are rich in iron include meat, eggs, beans, lentils and leafy green vegetables. Consuming foods high in vitamin C such as citrus fruits which can boost absorption of non-heme iron (derived from vegetarian sources).  Meat and dairy products are good sources of vitamin B12, while fruits, green vegetables and legumes supply folic acid. Supplements that provide vitamin B12, folic acid and iron can be helpful too.

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