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Anemia. Temi , Téa , & Deja Pd.2. Causes. It occurs when your blood does not have enough red blood cells. Bleeding causes these cells to be lost more quickly than they can be replaced. Symptoms. Fatigue Pale skin A fast or irregular heartbeat Shortness of breath Chest pain Dizziness
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Anemia Temi, Téa, & Deja Pd.2
Causes • It occurs when your blood does not have enough red blood cells. • Bleeding causes these cells to be lost more quickly than they can be replaced.
Symptoms • Fatigue • Pale skin • A fast or irregular heartbeat • Shortness of breath • Chest pain • Dizziness • Cognitive problems • Cold hands and feet • Headache
Prevention • Many types of anemia cannot be prevented. • You can prevent iron deficiency anemia and vitamin deficiency by having a diet that has variety and nutrients.
Treatment • Anemia treatment depends on the cause. • Iron deficiency- changes in diet and vitamins • Anemia of a chronic disease- no specific treatment • Sickle cell anemia- treatment of oxygen, pain-relieving drugs, etc.
Cure • There is no cure for anemia, only prevention and treatment can be used to help.
Complications of Anemia • Severe Fatigue- The body becomes so tired and fatigued that you have difficulty performing everyday activities and struggle to make it thro
Sources Ross, Allison J. Everything You Need to Know about Anemia. New York: Rosen Pub. Group, 2000. Print. http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/anemia/basics/definition/con-20026209 https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/anemia/