Iron is one of the basic microelements of the human body, responsible for the saturation of blood, tissues and organs with oxygen, which in turn is transported by hemoglobin. Clinico-hematologic syndrome, which is accompanied by a significant decrease in the level of hemoglobin and iron in the blood called iron deficiency anemia. This condition is not a separate underlying disease and carries symptomatic information.
Causes of iron deficiency anemia
The main provocateur of the appearance of anemia is an insufficient amount of iron. There are a number of factors that control this process.
1. Blood loss:
- diseases of the digestive system (peptic ulcer, tumors, hemorrhoids, erosive gastritis);
- profuse menstruation, gynecological problems (fibromatosis, endometriosis);
- donation, hemodialysis, chronic diseases of the genitourinary system.
2. Low absorption by the body of iron (resection of the small intestine, enteritis).
3. Increased need for iron (exercise, pregnancy and lactation).
4. Limited intake of iron in the blood with vegetarianism, newborn or active growth and development.
Signs of iron deficiency anemia
The manifestation of an insufficient amount of iron in the blood is accompanied by a general weakness of the body, dizziness. Patients complain of decreased performance and poor concentration of attention. In addition, dry mouth, changes in taste and sensation of the presence of an alien body in the throat appear. The patient has difficulty swallowing, the number of heartbeats increases, and shortness of breath appears.
In severe cases, syncope, severe headaches and drowsiness are not excluded. External signs of anemia are seen in brittle nails, stratification, hair loss. Changes on the skin are accompanied by itching, scaling, dryness.
Sometimes there are atrophic processes in muscles, ligaments of internal organs and the airways. Most often the intestinal mucosa suffers.
Diagnosis of iron deficiency anemia
The main method for determining anemia is a laboratory general blood test. Sometimes make myelograms - this method helps to determine a sharp decrease in iron in the blood.
Degrees of clinical manifestation of iron deficiency anemia
- latent anemia;
- moderately pronounced;
- expressed;
- anemic front committee;
- anemic coma.
Treatment of iron deficiency anemia
Before prescribing drugs, the doctor must determine the cause of the decrease in iron in the blood. To struggle with a problem will help medicines and special food at an anemia zhelezodefitsitnoj. The complex often appoint ferrotherapy and monitor the risk of relapse.
Diet in iron deficiency anemia, recommended by doctors looks like this:
- the main emphasis on protein foods - meat, fish, legumes, nuts;
- sweet substitute dried fruits, pomegranates;
- cereals: rice and buckwheat.
In iron deficiency anemia, usually these drugs are prescribed:
- tardiferon;
- totem;
- feramid;
- maltofer;
- ferroplex, etc.
A young organism can almost imperceptibly
To date, popular methods of treating anemia are very popular. In some cases, they become part of the complex clinical appointment of a doctor. Ingredients of home therapy - garlic, mountain ash, honey, egg yolks, carrots, black elder, walnuts.