Iron Deficiency (Anaemia)

Iron Deficiency(anemia)

It is a nutritional problem in pregnancy and childhood, especially in countries. With the high risk of worm infestation.

Functions of IRON

It forms the haem part of hemoglobin present in Red Blood cells to transfers oxygen.

Sign and symptoms of iron Deficiency:

• Weakness or lethargic
• Breathlessness on little exertion
• Palpitations
• Night cramps
• Pallor of the skin or less of papillae
• Pallor of the inner side of lips and inner sides of eyelids
• Nails and palm are light pink/white in color
• (Koilonychia) spoon-shaped nails
• Swelling of feet's
• Ova of intestinal worms in stools especially in children.
• Low hemoglobin level in the body

Prevention and Treatment:

Iron-Rich Diet liver meat egg pulse green leafy vegetables and other.

Observed personal and food hygiene

Balanced Diet hook Worm infestation can be a treat if present

Take iron supplements which are very effective to increase hemoglobin level

In case of severe anemia go to the doctor for treatment of Anemia