Contest Alert || Anemia

Today, it is my pleasure to join this fantastic challenge that takes place within the Healthy Steem community and is hosted by @suboohi. The area covered in this competition is on the concept of “Anemia”. It is time to start without any further ado.

Anemia is a medical condition where the number of healthy red blood cells in the body is reduced and as an outcome there is poor oxygen transport to various tissues that leads to feeling tired. Red blood cell is transport, circulating oxygen all over the human body. If the number of cells is insufficient or if they do not function correctly, they suffer from hypoxia, are tired, and significantly harm one’s health. The causes of anemia include nutrient deficiencies, chronic diseases, genetic disorders, manufacturing issues, and more. The treatment of anemia entails determining its underlying cause, which may be achieved by dietary modifications, supplementation, or other medical procedures, in order to optimize the efficiency of the body's oxygen transport system.

Anemia is defined as the lack of red blood cells in various areas of the body due to nutritional deficiencies, ongoing diseases, loss of blood, and diseases of the bone marrow. While the body needs iron, vitamin or folate, a lack of these will lead to such a disease as anemia while diseases like cancer kidney diseases, and chronic infections, among others. Through injuries, operations, chronic ulcers, gastrointestinal bleeding, or particular diseases disfiguring the bone marrow for example leukemia. Also, hemolytic anemia is characterized by the accelerated destruction of red blood cells or their reduced production owing to autoimmune or hereditary diseases such as sickle cell anemia. Genetic factors, malaria, certain drugs, or toxins are other causes of anemia because they affect the normal production of red blood cells. In treatment, it is therefore important to further define what the root cause is to tackle appropriately.

To prevent anemia, it is important to identify and treat the several factors that contribute to it, while also ensuring that the body has the essential resources to create red blood cells that are in good condition. Below are essential tactics for the prevention of anemia:

🔹Take foods rich in iron, which include lean meats, beans, green vegetables, foods rich in vitamin B12 especially meat products and dairy foods, and foods with high content of folic acid especially green vegetables and fruits like oranges and the like.

🔹Increase the mineral’s solubility by consuming foods rich in vitamin C like oranges and strawberries and avoid the consumption of tea and coffee. It is suggested that people should take periodical healthcare checkups with a special focus on anemia.

🔹Treat long-term ailments such as kidney disease or arthritis in a more efficient manner.

🔹If there is such a problem as heavy menstrual bleeding or irregular gastrointestinal problems, consulting a doctor is necessary, knowing that blood loss is impossible.

🔹Take medications that are prescribed and be conscious of the side effects that can impact the production of red blood cells.

🔹Supplements should only be taken with the doctor’s recommendation if one is at risk (for example, pregnant or restricted dietary plans).

🔹For some anemia signs and symptoms, people must gain enough knowledge about them and go to a doctor immediately if the case persists.