Did You Know That There Are 400 Types of Anemia?
By Pamela McCulley
Anemia is the most common blood condition in the U.S., it effect almost 3.5 million people. It's very important to know those who are at higher risk for anemia. People with chronic diseases, women in childbearing years, seniors and those who have family history of this illness are at higher risk. Also, infants with family history can be effected at birth. This doesn't mean they are the only people that can have anemia. There are all types of anemia, with different causes and types of treatments.
Anemia is a condition that is caused when a persons blood lack enough healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin or both. Red blood cells transport oxygen to the organs. When the red blood cell are deficient, the body doesn't get enough oxygen and this causes the body to become fatigue. Although becoming fatigue is a symptom it's not the only one. There's a list of symptoms that would depend on the type of anemia a person has. There is all types of anemia. They are divided into four different groups; these groups are listed by what causes this sickness. First is blood loss which causes fatigue. Secondly, when the red blood cell production is faulty or decreased than it causes anemia. Third cause of anemia is when red blood cell have been destroyed.
Some of the types of anemia are; Sickle cell, iron-deficiency, vitamin deficiency, hemolytic anemia and so many others. Treatments are individualized depending on type of anemia and conditions. For example: treatment for iron deficiency anemia could mean taking iron supplements, and could involve a blood transfusion or surgery to stop the loss of blood. Whereas a vitamin deficiency would only involve some type of vitamin injection, nasal spray or pills as treatment. So treatment is important and has a wide range.
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