Here is the first episode for Women’s Wednesday about Anemia.
What is 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. Symptoms of anemia — like fatigue — occur because organs aren’t getting what they need to function properly.
Important factors to remember are:
- Certain forms of anemia are hereditary and infants may be affected from the time of birth.
- Women in the childbearing years are particularly susceptible to iron-deficiency anemia because of the blood loss from menstruation and the increased blood supply demands during pregnancy.
- Older adults also may have a greater risk of developing anemia because of poor diet and other medical conditions.
There are many types of anemia. All are very different in their causes and treatments. Iron-deficiency anemia, the most common type, is very treatable with diet changes and iron supplements. Some forms of anemia — like the mild anemia that develops during pregnancy — are even considered normal.
International Foundation For Mother & Child Health will now bring to you the most updated information from physicians and health consultants for Women’s health safety.
On every Wednesday, Dr. Saleem Khan chairperson of IFMCH will discuss some of the most important and often over looked health topics in video feeds that can be very beneficial for those looking for tips on pre/post pregnancy issues, conceiving and Women’s health.
