Anemia is a condition that occurs when the level of hemoglobin, whose function is to carry oxygen in red blood cells, decreases. Iron deficiency anemia is the most common type of anemia and occurs in the deficiency of iron mineral.
SITUATIONS THAT INCREASE THE RISK OF ANEMIA
▪️Heavy menstrual period,
▪️Recent severe blood loss,
▪️ Stomach and digestive system diseases,
▪️Short gap between pregnancies,
▪️Pregnancy before the age of 20,
▪️Diets with low iron content,
▪️ Diets with low vitamin C content,
/> ▪️Diets that consume heavily foods that inhibit iron absorption,
▪️Use of medications that inhibit iron absorption
SYMPTOMS
Shortness of breath,
Dizziness
Headache
Pale skin
Weakness
Palpitations
Inability to concentrate
Leg cramps
Restless leg syndrome
Appetite for non-food items (sand, ice)
Lip cracking of the edges
Inflammation of the tongue (Glossitis)
Mild anemias treated after early diagnosis during pregnancy do not cause any problems during pregnancy; However, long-lasting, severe, untreated anemia increases the risk of premature birth, miscarriage, postpartum hemorrhage, infection and sepsis, and may cause problems such as developmental delay and problematic postpartum period in the baby.
TO INCREASE IRON ABSORPTION
Foods with high iron content, such as red meat, seafood, turkey, and legumes
should be consumed frequently.
To increase iron absorption, meals contain vitamin C such as orange or tomato juice, strawberries,
broccoli, grapes, and peppers. Foods with a high content of iron should be consumed.
Tea, coffee, soy products, milk and dairy products should be consumed 1-2 hours before or after meals, as they reduce iron absorption.
Iron supplements should be taken with light snacks to avoid reducing absorption. It should not be taken with large
meals.
MAIN FOODS RICH IN IRON
Red meat, seafood, turkey
Legumes such as beans and lentils,
Green leafy vegetables such as spinach
Raisins and dried fruits
Molasses
Eggs
MAIN FOODS RICH IN VITAMIN C
Citrus fruits such as oranges and grapefruits ller
Strawberry, kiwi, pineapple
Broccoli, tomato
Green leafy vegetables
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