Contest Alert ⚠️ "Anemia"

Let me explain what anemia really is it can be defined as a state where there is insufficient forward and healthy erythrocytes that can transport enough oxygen to the tissues and these includes ,poor diet or loss of iron and vitamin B12 or folic acid deficiency, kidney disease, internal cancers, genetic disorders, bone marrow disorders, constant inflammation, or certain medications.

These factors can topple the normal manufactures or the duration of useful existence of red blood cells, albeit anemia. These might be such feelings of tiredness, weakness, pale complexion, breathlessness, spells of fainting, and coldness of hands and feet. Specific treatment depends more on the cause which in turn may range from medical treatment to surgical procedures.

Prevention

Anemia can be prevented through several nutritional and non nutritional measures and one should avoid anemia by practicing a proper diet that supplies the body with necessary iron, vitamin B12, and folic acid.

And some of the foods to incorporate include but not limited to– red meat, poultry, fish, beans, leafy green vegetables, nuts, and fortified cereals also vitamin C helps in the absorption of iron, therefore, foods rich in vitamin C such as; oranges, strawberries, bell peppers are recommended during meals.