Anemia

Question: anemia.....?!? well...my mom was diagnosed with anemia not to long ago, meaning she gives off to much blood during her period. now she's on these pills and must be on a high iron diet. but my question is...what would've happened to her if she didn't see a doctor about this?....what would of eventually happened to her if she was doing nothing about it? also, what are the chances of me getting anemia?

Answer: She'd get very weak and become susceptible to other problems. Untreated, eventually it would damage her heart and other vital organs. Severe anemia has been associated with various forms of heart disease. Because the body is receiving less oxygen, the heart responds by working harder to pump more blood through the body. In cases of severe anemia, the overworked heart may begin to dilate, causing an enlarged heart or cardiomyopathy. This may eventually lead to heart failure. You should make a point to have your iron and ferritin levels checked regularly and know the symptoms of anemia. http://www.4woman.gov/faq/anemia.htm

Question: Anemia...!!? what can cause you to have anemia for almost 12yrs? im 18yrs old and i have anemia since i was 5 or 6 yrs old.. can this be heritage from any of my parents?

Answer: definitely notn iherited im sure u had it got cured and it came back if u dont take care of anemia it turns into leukemia that kills i've had anemia 2 times in my life here What Causes Anemia? There are three general causes of anemia: Decreased red cell production by the bone marrow Increased red cell destruction, or hemolysis Blood loss from heavy menstrual periods or internal bleeding When you're anemic, your body either produces too few healthy red blood cells, or destroys them faster than they can be replaced or loses too many of them. If your diet lacks certain vitamins and minerals, the production of hemoglobin can slow down. Types of anemia caused by decreases in red cell production include iron deficiency anemia and vitamin deficient anemia. If something in the body destroys or attacks red blood cells, the bone marrow tries to produce more blood. If the destruction of red blood cells is rapid, the marrow can't catch up. This problem is often inherited. The resulting anemia is called hemolytic anemia. A severe bleeding episode can result in temporary anemia until the body has had time to make up the blood that was lost. But even small, persistent losses of blood may cause anemia if you have a poor diet. A healthy person whose diet contains plenty of iron and vitamins can produce large amounts of new blood, reducing the risk of anemia

Question: ANEMIA?!................? i get dizzy alot. i'm a vegetarian. i eat paper alot.( i heard anemics have an appetite for non-edible things) my heart beats faster than normal. i'm really pale. my hands and feet are always cold. i shake alot. under my tongue it's white( according to my father) my nails are white. i'm not usually active. my bruises get BAD and stay for a while. i'm 14 years old. i do eat seafood.. my dad said i may be going towards anemia.. what should i do.

Answer: There are different types of Anemia but that's beside the point. You are clearly concerned about proper nutrition so you should see your doctor and they may do some tests. Humans are natural carnivores and we have human canine teeth to prove it. Useful for eating meat but I wont gross you out. The highest amounts of protein, which our bodies badly need, are found in meat or poultry - beef and chicken for example. It's possible to live your life as a vegetarian and be healthy but you have to actively monitor your diet and not just avoid meat. Part of this sounds like your dad is trying to get you to eat better using a scare tactic. Even if he isn't, you really need to make sure that if you want to be a vegetarian that you ensure your body is getting all the vitamins and minerals it needs.

Question: What is the best way to treat anemia and polycystic ovarian syndrome? I have pcos and anemia and have been on birth control for years. I took my doc.'s advice and have lost about 55lbs I totally cut out fast & junk food and my goal is to loose 50 more lbs. Is weight loss a cure for this disease? Are there different types of anemia?

Answer: I have PCOS too. For the anemia, my doc had me taking prenatal vitamins because there is iron in them. I don't think there is a cure for PCOS, we're just stuck with it!! :) Good job on losing the weight. I've only lost 15, but am looking to lose about 20 more.

Question: How serious is anemia for the pregnant woman and the child? We just got back the 26-week blood-work for my wife and they said she has a mild case of anemia, and told her to start taking an over-the-counter drug 2 times a day. How serious is this? What are the possible consequences of having anemia? Also, what can we do, besides taking the medicine, to further prevent this? Thanks.

Answer: It is very common in women when pregnant--and when menstruating... it can make your wife very tired and lethargic, and when anemia is severe, it can result in less oxygen being pumped through your body. I have had mild anemia throughout my pregnancy as well. It's not anything too shocking--pretty normal. She should be taking some kind of iron supplement--and there should also be iron in her prenatal vitamin. Some non-medicinal ways to prevent anemia are to eat a lot of veggies that are high in iron, and red meat. I take a natural iron tincture (I got it from herblore.com) as recommended by my midwife--it is a naturally derived iron supplement that is easier for your body to use than synthetic iron supplements. Good luck, I'm sure everything will be fine :)

Question: How do I tell the difference bwtn anemia and thyroid problems? I never had anemia till I had my first child, that was 5 years ago. I've been dealing with it ever since and every child I've had after him it has gotten a little worse. I'm thinking its a nutritional defincientcy that my children took and I never replaced it somehow. I want this taken care of and cured. But some friends of mine said that I might have thyroid problems and to get it checked. What is the difference btwn the two and how can I tell? I'm not sure what to do. If anyone has experienced this or knows what to do please help, I have to chase after three children and need my energy. lol I would love to go to a naturopath but just don't have the money to do it.

Answer: You need to get a blood test to determine what you have. There's no sense messing around trying to figure it out on your own. It's great that you've investigated it to a point, but once you realize you will need treatment regardless of which condition you have, you're only delaying it by looking here. Call your doctor and make the appointment. The sooner you get it done the sooner you will be treated and you'll be back to your old self.

Question: What chemical do they drop your blood in for an anemia test in the mobile blood drive vans? For the instant anemia test, they gather blood from your finger in a capillary tube and drop it in some liquid. If your blood forms a ring, you are not anemic. I'm looking for what that liquid is.

Answer: it is copper sulphate solution. It is a specific gravity test - the blood drop has to sink within 15 seconds for you to pass.

Question: What are some ways to treat anemia after giving birth to a baby? I have heard the iron tablets can deplete a bodies ability to absorb iron over time. So what are some other natural ways to treat/cure anemia (as a result of giving birth to a baby)? Where can I buy liquid chlorophyll? Is it available at Walmart or do I need to visit the health food store? I have one nearby but if it is something I can buy some where else for less I would like to know.

Answer: The best way to raise iron levels is to drink two tablespoons of liquid chlorophyll a day. You can buy it at any health food store and it doesn't cost much. I was seeing a midwife and was so anemic she said if I was at the hospital they would of given me a blood transfusion. They gave me a chance to fix it over a week. All I did was drink the chlorophyll and tried to eat more iron in my foods. I got my iron levels up so high so fast they were really impressed. Hope that helps and good luck!

Question: anemia????????? ok so my bf's mom is really sick...her hands and legs are really numb (she can barely walk) and she has been out of breath and very tired all the time. she has lost her appitite and threw up 2 or more times. she went to the doc. and they said it may be anemia and she needs a blood transfusion. she seems like shes doing really bad and shes about to pass out at any moment. does anybody here have anemia..or something like this?? or kno anyone w/ anemia? is this really anemia...or something else?

Answer: I know someone who had really bad anemia and a blood transfusion worked like a miracle. It would be good for your mom to do this as soon as possible because anemia can damage her organs. Make sure that the doctors look for what the cause of the anemia is and try to fix it. Good luck!

Question: What is the best way to cure anemia in a dog? My dog recently had major surgery and is now drastically anemic. He is still at the vet and we won't be bringing him home until he gets his appetite back. I know the anemia causes a lack of appetite and we have discussed the option of a blood transfusion. But if we can raise his iron naturally that would be my choice. Any suggestions on tempting food choices to not only get him to eat but also boost his iron at the same time?

Answer: Lots of meat and organs!! Your dog needs readily digestible sources of food so make sure everything is raw. My mentor's dog recently needed two transfusions after a haemorrhage and Caesarean section. It took several weeks for her appetite to kick in and he had to tempt her with all sorts of goodies. Chicken liver, lamb heart, tinned mackerel, beef offcuts, chicken quarters (bone in) etc This is now how he feeds all of his dogs. - Yay, another one for the raw side!!