Anemia | The Symptoms Meaning Causes Treatment Of Iron Deficiency Anemia

Pharmacist Abraham, discusses Anemia or Anaemia. Anemia Symptoms, Treatment, Meaning, Causes. Iron Deficiency Anemia, What Is It and Lots More.

In this weeks video we’re looking at The Symptoms Meaning Causes Treatment Of Iron Deficiency Anemia. This video consists of the current information on The Symptoms Meaning Causes Treatment Of Iron Deficiency Anemia.

VIDEO BREAKDOWN:
00:00​​ Anemia | The Symptoms Meaning Causes Treatment Of Iron Deficiency Anemia
00:14 Symptoms Meaning Causes Of Iron Deficiency Anemia
02:29​ Treatment Of Iron Deficiency Anemia
05:43​ When To Seek Medical Advice for Anemia | Iron Deficiency Anemia

THE SYMPTOMS MEANING CAUSES OF IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA:
Iron deficiency anaemia is caused by lack of iron, often because of blood loss or pregnancy. It's treated with iron tablets prescribed by a GP and by eating iron-rich foods.

Check if you have iron deficiency anaemia,
Symptoms can include:
• Tiredness and lack of energy
• Shortness of breath
• Noticeable heartbeats (heart palpitations)
• Pale skin

Less common symptoms of iron deficiency anaemia (that are not usually connected to pregnancy) include:
• Headaches
• Hearing ringing, buzzing or hissing noises inside your head (tinnitus)
• Food tasting strange
• Feeling itchy
• A sore tongue
• Hair loss – you notice more hair coming out when brushing or washing it
• Wanting to eat non-food items, such as paper or ice (pica)
• Finding it hard to swallow (dysphagia)
• Painful open sores (ulcers) in the corners of your mouth
• Spoon-shaped nails
• Restless legs syndrome

You must see your healthcare professional if you have symptoms of iron deficiency anaemia - A simple blood test will confirm if you're anaemic.

TREATMENT OF IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA:
Things you can do yourself:
If your diet is partly causing your iron deficiency anaemia, your healthcare professional will tell you what foods are rich in iron so you can eat more of them.

Eat and drink more:
• Dark-green leafy vegetables like watercress and curly kale
• Cereals and bread with extra iron in them (fortified)
• Meat
• Dried fruit like apricots, prunes and raisins
• Pulses (beans, peas and lentils)

Eat and drink less (Large amounts of these foods and drinks make it harder for your body to absorb iron):
• Tea
• Coffee
• Milk and dairy
• Foods with high levels of phytic acid, such as wholegrain cereals, which can stop your body absorbing iron from other foods and pills

You might be referred to a specialist dietitian if you're finding it hard to include iron in your diet.

WHEN TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE FOR ANEMIA | IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA:
You must see your healthcare professional if you have symptoms of iron deficiency anaemia - A simple blood test will confirm if you're anaemic.

DISCLAIMER:
This video is for information only and should not be used for the diagnosis or treatment of medical conditions. Abraham The Pharmacist has used all reasonable care in compiling the information but make no warranty as to its accuracy. Always consult a doctor or other healthcare professional for diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions.

[Raja]

Really Informative & Well Researched

[skyesthoughts]

I was diagnosed at 9 with iron deficiency, they took me off of iron pills once I was good. Now I'm 31 and my anemia gives me pain and tiredness, muscle spasms happen over my chest cavity. I've gone to the emergency several times and my heart is fine. The docs at the emergency linked it up to anxiety. After all that I finally find a doc who did the proper tests and told me it's just anemia and it can be fixed so no worries. The relief I felt after fearing my heart was the problem, really it's something I can fix and over come like I did when I was 9. I'm happy to know

[musicimo]

I am anemic and have been anemic for a long time until the symptoms worsened lately. Just wanted to add on to the symptoms for awareness, I’ve had serious addiction for eating ice cubes for years until I googled and realised it’s called (PICA), another symptom for lack of iron. After I took the iron tablets for about 2 months, the addiction just went away completely. None of the healthcare professionals were able to pick up on this, just sharing and hope this will be helpful to someone else experiencing the same as me:)

[Nniikkolleta]

Yesterday I was diagnosed with Iron Deficiency Anemia, my iron is 3, 12 and my hemoglobin is 74, because of my diet. Thank you for information!

[juliemarks]

I was diagnosed with irn deficieny anaemia last year my doctor threw tablets at me and didn't explain what else to do!!! I had to look up things to help myself. Cant beleve it is so common in women Thank you these tips are so so helpful

[AnjaliSingh-fjzo]

My mother used to eat a lot of ice and we never realised why she used to feel like eating a lot of ice, now both my mum and I are beyond shocked after watching this video. Thank you so much for the information!

[staciedaponte]

This tip about waiting an hour after coffee before my orange/spinach smoothie is SUPER helpful. Thank you for this!

[karenwhinesmore]

I was just diagnosed with iron & vitamin D deficiency. Every symptom you had written I have. How was this not diagnosed sooner?? 🤯🤯

[artco]

You do a great job of getting to the point. Those little signs you make up are fine. They also, get to the point. Thank you for your information. You have good videos.

[kittybala]

Abraham I booked a gp appointment regarding this problem after seeing this awesome video

[bongbong]

I got relief after seeing this video and reading the comment.. I just recently diagnose with iron deficiency anemia.. Im so afraid I thought its very serious .. I already had my colonoscopy and they have not found anything :(thank you

Doc are tums atacid bad for anemic?

[maryhatten]

Yes, very helpful, my doctor told me that I was not iron deficiency, and not anemia. But I have some of the symptoms

[latanyachikamhi]

I was recently diagnosed with it and i have been doing extensive research because its really scary and it made me pass out once and i cant do my workouts like i use to. I do have heavy periods but i am on Ferrmous Sulfate tablets and I drink iron rich bevs regularly so i am just hoping it helps. ;/ Thanks for this very informative

[nadiasharif]

Thank you so much. I am so low on energy. your video is so helpful.

[nicoleallen]

Thank you so much for this!!! I’ve been trying to gather as much information as I can on iron deficiency. It turns out that I have detrimental iron deficiency anemia. I take 2 prescription doses a day, and am struggling to get my iron up. I fast before and after my pills. It’s a tough road.

[mehrdadpersian]

The great Abraham" You are amazing and thanks for your super informative videos.

[juliannesdelmar]

Thank you for the advice about caffeinated drinks!

[alaiaadam]

How amazingly you described Doc ! 🤍

I have a query .. which doctor (specialised in which field) I can visit to address my anaemia🩸?

[thebunnyfoofoo]

Do blood transfusions help anemia reversal quicker? My current hemoglobins test said I was at 8.2. I had a transfusion a month and a half ago and was a 7.

[utetemupaine]

Excellent information!Thank you for sharing, it really help.