Anemia

The term Anemia impulsed an abnormaly low number of circulating red blood cells or a decreased concentration of hemoglobin in the blood. Reduction in hemoglobin concentration decreases the capacity of the blood to transport and deliver oxygen to the tissues.
Types of Anemia .

• Iron deficiency Anemia.
• Pernicious Anemia
• Aplastic Anemia

Iron deficiency Anemia are conditions in wich the total body iron content is decreased below the normal level. This can be caused by Iron content food deficiancy , excessive bleeding impaired gastrointestinal absorption of Iron. Pernicious Anemia is produced a defect in the gastric secretory function or inadicate absorption of Vitamin B12 witch is necessary for the maturation of RBCS. Aplastic Anemia is a condition of bone marrow failure which results in reduced production of all blood cells. This condition caused by congenital, excessive use of Drugs such as antibiotics, analgesics and ionizing radiation. Approximately 50% of aplastic anemia cases are of unknown etiology.

Symptoms of Anemia.

Fatigue, pale, headache, dizziness, palpitation and dyspnea, edema of leg and weight loss are the main symptoms of Anemia.

Dietry implications.

Approximately 6mg. of iron is ingested per 1000 calories.
Food sources of iron: Raggi , jaggery, meat fish, poultry and egg, liver.green leafy vegitables, dried fruits,cereal products, whole grains, dried beans.
Ascorbic acid has been shown to enhance iron absorption.

Home remedies.

• Boil one glass of milk with one pinch of black pepper powder. drink it every night before going to bed.
• Take one cup of drumstic leaves with half cup of scraped coconut and boil it with water. drink when it is cool.
• Drink one glass of carrot juice mixed with beetroot juice daily.
• Eat lots of dates because dates is rich source of iron .