Another common cause of anemia is Mediterranean anemia, or thalassemia. Beta thalassemia carrier status is common in our country and Cyprus. A detailed examination allows easy distinction between iron deficiency and Mediterranean anemia carrier status.
IRON DEFICIENCY
Since Mediterranean anemia carrier status is a congenital disease, if there are blood levels from previous years, these should be reviewed. Low hemoglobin levels from years ago cause suspicion of being a carrier of Mediterranean anemia.
Of course, patients with iron deficiency anemia that has recurred over the years and has not been fully treated should not be ignored.
RHEUMATIC PAINS
Another important point is that since it is a hereditary disease, the same situation applies to the mothers, fathers or relatives of Mediterranean anemia carriers. These people should also be investigated. Anemia, which can sometimes be confused with iron deficiency, may also occur in some chronic diseases that progress with inflammation, such as rheumatic diseases, connective tissue disorders, brucellosis and tuberculosis.
It paves the way for many diseases.
All these conditions are disorders related to the production of blood cells. There are also cases where all blood cells are destroyed rapidly, and one of the important reasons for this is the size of the spleen. Spleen enlargement can be seen in a wide variety of diseases. It does not necessarily have to be a blood disease. A number of conditions, from liver diseases to infections, can cause this. As can be seen, a person who has been suffering from anemia for a long time must be examined in detail and treated according to the underlying disease.
In order to get rid of anemia, popularly known as anemia, it is necessary to consume plenty of red meat, eggs and vegetables.
If you wake up tired in the morning, feel constantly weak, your forgetfulness has increased, your hair has become weak, and you have palpitations, you may have anemia. The most important cause of anemia is iron deficiency.
The common problem of the majority of women, in particular, is iron deficiency and anemia.
THE POSTPARTUM PERIOD IS RISKY
Anemia is higher in women than in men. seen at a high rate. The most important reason for this ni, blood loss with every menstruation. If the lost blood cannot be replaced, a slowly developing anemia begins. Medical Oncology and Hematology Specialist Prof. Dr. Coşkun Tecimer said, “Especially after birth, most mothers experience anemia due to blood loss and iron deficiency.
EARLY BORN CHILD
Again, anemia is seen in underweight and prematurely born children, and growing children suffer from anemia. He may often be slightly anemic as his needs increase. Studies have shown that one-third of women and one-fifth of men have iron deficiency anemia. One of the most important causes of anemia is iron deficiency in the blood. This is directly related to the diet.
RED MEAT AND OFFAL
Since iron is found mainly in red meat and offal, a chronic iron deficiency may develop in a vegan diet where animal products are not eaten. Iron is the basic element of hemoglobin, to which oxygen is bound in the red blood cells that carry oxygen in the blood. Hemoglobin is a protein and iron complex that gives red color to blood cells.
VEGETABLES SHOULD BE CONSUMED
Oxygen taken from the lungs through the air is transported to the tissues by binding to the iron in hemoglobin. In cases of iron deficiency, oxygenation is impaired and anemia develops. . An adult human body contains a total of 5-6 grams of iron. To meet the body's constant needs, 3-4 mg of iron must be taken daily; "It is very difficult to meet this amount from iron-rich vegetables," he says.
ATTENTION VEGETARIANS!
Another disease in which anemia is frequently seen is the deficiency of vitamin B12. This vitamin is a substance required for DNA synthesis of dividing cells in the human body, especially bone marrow cells. It is not synthesized in the body and is taken externally with food. Vitamin B12 cannot be absorbed directly from the digestive system. Especially the blood cells in the bone marrow are destroyed early and anemia occurs.
B12 AND IRON DEFICIENCY
Vitamin B12 deficiency is a treatable disease. For this purpose, vitamin B12 is given externally through the muscle. B12 injections are given every day in the first days when deficiency is detected. It is then applied once a week. B12 for life, once a month after a few applications Vitamin should be given. Deficiency of another B vitamin called folic acid also causes anemia similar to B12 deficiency. It may occur in cases where we do not get enough of this vitamin from food or when the need increases. In the treatment, folic acid pills are given orally.
IRON RICH FOODS
Red meat, chicken, turkey, tuna, salmon
Eggs, Tofu, soybeans
Dried legumes (such as dried beans, lentils, chickpeas, broad beans, kidney beans) ¦Oilseeds (hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds)
Enriched grains
Fresh peas, black-eyed peas, beans, green pepper ¦Fresh fruits ( such as orange, melon, strawberry, mulberry, banana)
Green leafy vegetables (parsley, mint, arugula, spinach, chard, broccoli, dill…)
Molasses, tahini, dried fruits (raisins, prunes) , dried figs, dates, dried apricots),
Iron-enriched corn flakes
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