i am having blood tests done in a couple of days to try and find out why i have it. i just thought it was because i have heavy periods. but i have been feeling not quite right for the past few months. could anaemia be the cause?
2007-03-06 20:40:55 · 9 answers · asked by rachealuk 5 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Could well be the cause. You are already under investigation, so things should already be well in hand.
Commonest patient we see with anaemia is a menstruating female who either has heavy periods or commonly a low red meat intake. If you do have an iron deficiency anaemia it is easy to manage with iron supplements.
2007-03-07 11:58:56 · answer #1 · answered by Dr Frank 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
anemia can cause you to be tired and fell icky at times iron helps getting iron from a natural source like a medium rare steak it needs to be a Little pink for the iron or by taking some iron pills will really perk you up the pills you can take everyday the steak is one of those i forgot my pills and i am out on the town quick fixes but the iron should help you out
2007-03-07 04:48:21 · answer #2 · answered by jodie6682 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being anemic can cause general fatigue and cause you to be short of breath. You're blood carries oxygen to your body which it needs for energy. If your blood level is low then you're not getting this energy. Depending upon the severity of the anemia you may go from barely noticing this to barely being able to move.
2007-03-07 04:45:33 · answer #3 · answered by Some Guy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anemia diminishes the capability of individuals who are affected to perform physical activities. This is a result of one's muscles being forced to depend on anaerobic metabolism. The lack of iron associated with anemia can cause many complications, including hypoxemia, brittle or rigid fingernails, cold intolerance, impaired immune function, and possible behavioral disturbances in children.
Hypoxemia resulting from anemia can worsen the cardio-pulmonary status of patients with pre-existing chronic pulmonary disease. Brittle or rigid fingernails may be a result of abnormal thinness of nails due to insufficient iron supply. Cold intolerance occurs in one in five patients with iron deficiency anemia, and becomes visible through numbness and tingling. Impaired immune functioning leading to increased likelihood of sickness is another possible complication.
2007-03-07 04:50:39 · answer #4 · answered by Neha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are various symptoms of anemia and when I had it I was just plain tired - but a short course of iron tablets made me better. From what i gather mine was brought on by a thyroid problem though again there are various reasons.
2007-03-07 07:40:37 · answer #5 · answered by dabbit 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. anaemia will make you feel tired all the time and also make you more prone to bugs,viruses
2007-03-07 04:43:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure you get all the ingo off your dr when you go for your tests. I was perscribed iron and it did help and i do eat more fruit & veg.
2007-03-07 06:02:15 · answer #7 · answered by SOJLO 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.homehealth-uk.com/medical/anaemia.htm
Medical info on anaemia, good luck...
2007-03-07 04:49:10 · answer #8 · answered by sadeyzluv 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try WebMD.com for your info.
2007-03-07 04:45:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋