+ Anaemia By Lucy Feyen. + Does Anaemia even affect many people? Yes anemia affects more than ¼ of...

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Anaemia By Lucy Feyen

+Does Anaemia even affect many people?

Yes anemia affects more than ¼ of the world, In fact in Australia, 2011-2012

760,000 People were found with anemia with women more likely than men.

40 million Children are suffering

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So what is Anaemia?Anemia is a lifestyle disease

where people suffer from iron deficiency. In result to anemia is lack of oxygen running through the body.

+So how do I get anaemia?You get anemia from constantly eating

foods that are not rich in iron such as red meat, poultry, fish, eggs, lentils, vegetables, nuts, seeds, wholegrain bread etc.

+So how do I prevent myself from getting Anaemia?

To prevent yourself from anemia make sure you eat foods that are rich in iron. Check weekly that you are not experiencing any of the symptoms.

+What are the signs of Anaemic people?

The signs of getting anemia are the things you and others around you can see. The signs are:

PALE SKIN

BECOMING IRRATATED EASILY

COGNITIVE HEALTH

+What are the Symptoms of anaemic people

The symptoms of Anemia are the ones that YOU can only feel. The symptoms include

- Shortness of breathe

- Coldness in hands and feet

- Headaches

- Dizziness

- Chest pain

- Fatigue

-Weakness

+What is the treatment for Anaemia

The treatment for Anaemia includes:

- Management of IDA

- Dietary and oral therapies

- Parenteral iron therapy

- Intravenous iron therapy

-Iron polymaltose

- Iron Sucrose

-Red cell transfusion

+What if I THINK I might have anemia?

If you think you have anemia, be sure to do some further research about anaemia. Even if you are experiencing SOME of the signs or symptoms be sure to research and or book an appointment with your local GP. They will then discuss with you further treatments or things you can do to improve your health.

+THANKS FOR VIEWING

FOR MORE INFO PLEASE CHECK THE SITES BELOW:

WWW.TAIA.org.com

And if you want to donate to curing the disease please visit:

WWW.Borgenproject.org/donate