Anaemia

Anaemia can be a severe health issue if not treated, potentially leading to extreme fatigue, pregnancy complications, heart problems, and life-threatening complications in inherited anaemias.

While no specific foods are prohibited, tea, coffee, and milk can hinder iron absorption, so it's best to consume them separately from iron-rich meals.

Drinks high in vitamin C, such as orange juice or other citrus juices, can enhance iron absorption from plant-based sources.

Early-stage anaemia may cause mild symptoms like weakness, fatigue, headaches, concentration issues, and irritability, or even no symptoms at all.

Anaemia leads to insufficient healthy red blood cells or haemoglobin, causing symptoms like tiredness, weakness, breathlessness, pallor, dizziness, and irregular heartbeat, with severe cases potentially leading to serious complications.

While lack of sleep doesn't directly cause anaemia, chronic conditions that disrupt sleep can indirectly contribute to its development by impacting the body's red blood cell production.

Preventing anaemia involves consuming an iron-rich diet, taking iron supplements if prescribed, treating underlying causes like heavy menstrual bleeding, and managing chronic conditions that may contribute to anaemia.

To recover from anaemia quickly, follow your doctor's treatment plan, which may include iron supplements, dietary changes, treating underlying causes, and, in severe cases, blood transfusions.

The best treatment for anaemia depends on the type and cause, but common approaches include iron supplementation, dietary modifications, treating underlying conditions, and, in some cases, blood transfusions or other medical procedures.