Anemia (anemia) is a disease characterized by a decrease in erythrocytes (red blood cells), hemoglobin, respiratory function of the blood and the development of oxygen starvation of tissues. Most often, anemia is a symptom of another disease.
Varieties:
- 1 Iron deficiency anemia – occurs when there is a deficiency of iron in the body;
- 2 Hemolytic anemia – characterized by the rapid destruction of red blood cells;
- 3 Sickle cell anemia – the body produces abnormal hemoglobin (the structure of hemoglobin cells in a sickle shape) under the influence of mutations;
- 4 Folic acid deficiency anemia – a lack of vitamin B12 or folic acid;
- 5 Hypo- and aplastic anemia – lack of functionality of the bone marrow;
- 6 Acute post-hemorrhagic or chronic post-hemorrhagic anemia – occurs with a large one-time or systematic loss of blood.
Causes:
- blood loss during operations, trauma, heavy menstrual bleeding, constant insignificant blood loss (for example, with hemorrhoids, ulcers);
- insufficient function of the bone marrow, which produces red blood cells;
- lack of iron in the body, vitamin B12, folic acid (for example, in case of malnutrition, active growth of the child, pregnancy, lactation period);
- mental disorders;
- a sedentary way of life, excessive physical or mental work;
- incompatibility of the blood of the fetus and the mother;
- kidney or other organ disease;
- increased blood fluid levels; / li>
- infestation with parasites (worms);
- infectious diseases, cancer.
Symptoms:
apathy, increased fatigue, weakness, nausea, headache, constipation, shortness of breath, drowsiness, dizziness, tinnitus, pallor of the skin, dry mouth, brittle hair and nails, caries, gastritis, low-grade fever (prolonged temperature 37, 5 – 38 ° C), change in taste preferences, smell.
In case of anemia, in addition to drugs, it is important to adhere to a balanced diet rich in iron (at least 20 mg per day), vitamins, proteins, amino acids. This diet stimulates hematopoiesis (the process of hematopoiesis).
Healthy foods for anemia
- 1 meat, cream, butter – contain amino acids, proteins;
- 2 beets, carrots, beans, peas, lentils, corn, tomatoes, fish, liver, oatmeal, apricots, brewer’s and baker’s yeast – contain trace elements necessary for the process of hematopoiesis;
- 3 green vegetables, salads and herbs, breakfast cereals – contains a sufficient amount of folic acid;
- 4 water from mineral springs with a low-mineralized iron-sulfate-hydrocarbonate-magnesium composition of waters, which promotes the absorption of iron in an ionized form by the body (for example: mineral springs in Uzhgorod);
- 5 additionally iron-fortified food products (confectionery, bread, baby food, etc.);
- 6 honey – promotes the absorption of iron;
- 7 plum juice – contains up to 3 mg of iron in one glass.
In addition, recommended use strawberries, raspberries, grapes, bananas, nuts, onions, garlic, apple juice, pineapple, quince, apricot, cherry, viburnum, birch. Zucchini, squash, lettuce, tomatoes, juice from them in combination with the juice of carrots, potatoes contains the elements necessary for the treatment of anemia.
To the dishes containing vitamin C, and promoting iron absorption by the body include: potatoes with meat, spaghetti in tomato sauce with meat, white chicken with tomatoes, broccoli, bell peppers, cereals with iron supplements and fresh fruits and raisins. It is recommended to drink iron-containing food with sour juice of orange, grapefruit, lemon, pomegranate, apple, cranberry juice, since iron is well absorbed in an acidic environment.
For the prevention and treatment of anemia, walks in parks, coniferous forests, physical education, travel to the mountains, optimization of mental and physical labor are also useful.
Traditional medicine for the treatment of anemia:
infusion of two-home nettle (twice a day for 0.5 cups), a series of tripartite, infusion of fruits and leaves of wild strawberry (one glass of infusion a day), rose hips (half a glass three times a day), spinach leaves, medicinal lungwort, dandelion.
To stop bleeding, use the following herbal recipes:
- infusion of shepherd’s purse (half a glass three times a day);
- decoction of burnet rhizomes (one tablespoon three times a day);
- decoction of field horsetail (one tablespoon three times a day);
- infusion of Amur barberry leaves (for two to three weeks, 30 drops three times a day) – to stop anatomical uterine bleeding;
- infusion of water pepper (one tablespoon 2-4 times a day) – helps to stop uterine and hemorrhoidal bleeding.
Dangerous and harmful foods for anemia
You should limit the use of fats, milk, pastries, tea, coffee, coca-cola (they contain caffeine, which interferes with the absorption of iron by the body).
Exclude from the diet dishes that contain brine and vinegar (they have a destructive effect on the blood), foods containing calcium (combined use with foods containing iron prevents its absorption).
Dangerous to health and life is the use of alcohol in case of anemia (especially strong drinks and surrogate substitutes). Alcoholic drinks contribute to pathological processes during the course of anemia, the occurrence of complications in the form of a syndrome of blood clotting disorders.
Attention!
The administration is not responsible for any attempt to use the information provided, and does not guarantee that it will not harm you personally. The materials cannot be used to prescribe treatment and make a diagnosis. Always consult your specialist doctor!
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