रक्तक्षय (हिमोग्लोबिन कमी): थकवा, धाप लागणे, चक्कर येणे, चेहरा फिकट दिसणे ही रक्तक्षयाची लक्षणे आहेत. फक्त लोहाच्या गोळ्या घेत राहण्याऐवजी रक्त कमी होण्याचे नेमके कारण शोधणे गरजेचे आहे.
खून की कमी (एनीमिया): थकान, सांस फूलना, चक्कर, चेहरा पीला दिखना खून की कमी के लक्षण हैं। सिर्फ आयरन की गोलियां लेते रहने के बजाय कारण पता करना ज़रूरी है।
Anaemia means low haemoglobin. It is extremely common in India, especially in women and children – but it is a sign, not a diagnosis. The cause must be found.
Symptoms
Tiredness, breathlessness on walking, palpitations, dizziness, pale skin, poor concentration, brittle nails, craving to eat mud or ice.
Common causes
- Iron deficiency (poor diet, heavy periods, worms, bleeding from the stomach or bowel)
- Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency (common in vegetarians)
- Thalassaemia trait or sickle cell disease
- Kidney disease, chronic infection or inflammation
- Bone marrow problems – aplastic anaemia, MDS, leukaemia
When to see a haematologist
- Haemoglobin not improving after 2–3 months of iron
- Low white cells or platelets along with low haemoglobin
- Repeated blood transfusions needed
- Anaemia with weight loss, fever or bleeding
Treatment
Treatment of the cause; oral or intravenous iron infusion (a single day-care visit in many cases); B12 injections; and specialist care for marrow disorders.