Deficiency anemias

Nutritional anemia refers to types of anemia that can be directly attributed to nutritional disorders.Examples include Iron deficiency anemia and pernicious anemia.It is often discussed in a pediatric context. Nutritional anemia refers to types of anemia that can be directly attributed to nutritional disorders.Examples include Iron deficiency anemia and pernicious anemia.It is often discussed in a pediatric context. According to the World Health Organization, a hemoglobin concentration below 7.5 mmol/L and 8. mmol/L for women and men, respectively, is considered to be anemic. Thus, anemia can be diagnosed with blood tests. Hemoglobin is used to transport and deliver oxygen in the body. Without oxygen, the human body cannot undergo respiration and create ATP, thereby depriving cells of energy. Nutritional anemia is caused by a lack of iron, protein, B12, and other vitamins and minerals that needed for the formation of hemoglobin. Folic acid deficiency is a common association of nutritional anemia and iron deficiency anemia is the most common nutritional disorder. Signs of anemia include cyanosis, jaundice, and easy bruising. In addition, anemic patients may experience difficulties with memory and concentration, fatigue, lightheadedness, sensitivity to temperature, low energy levels, shortness of breath, and pale skin. Symptoms of severe or rapid-onset anemia are very dangerous as the body is unable to adjust to the lack of hemoglobin. This may result in shock and death. Mild and moderate anemia have symptoms that develop slowly over time. If patients believe that they are at risk for or experience symptoms of anemia, they should contact their doctor.