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The article was professionally consulted by Specialist Doctor I Nguyen Hong Phuc - Emergency Resuscitation Doctor, Emergency Resuscitation Department - Vinmec Phu Quoc International General Hospital. The doctor has nearly 20 years of experience in Emergency Resuscitation.Iron deficiency anemia is a fairly common disease, common in pregnant women and children during puberty. Iron deficiency anemia makes the body tired and pale. If not treated early, it will greatly affect daily life and work efficiency.
1. What is iron deficiency anemia?
Iron deficiency anemia is a form of anemia when the body does not have enough iron to supply the necessary red blood cells.Iron participates in oxygen transport, electron transport, DNA synthesis... and plays a very important role in the body's organizations.
People with iron deficiency anemia will have symptoms such as:
Pale, pale body Fatigue Pale or smooth tongue, worn out tongue spines Dry fingernails and toenails Dry, brittle hair Frequent dizziness, flowers eyes, people are reeling especially when changing positions. Reduce physical and mental labor productivity.
Tóc khô, dễ gãy là một trong những biểu hiện của người thiếu máu do thiếu sắt
2. Iron deficiency anemia treatment regimen
2.1. The principles of treatment
Iron deficiency in the early stages when the body is not anemic can supplement iron by fortifying iron-rich foods. Supplement iron products through oral iron tablets or liquid solutions such as: Ferrous sulfate; ferrous gluconate; ferrous fumarate; When taking iron, you should use orange juice, lemon juice or other types of vitamin C because vitamin C helps increase the body's ability to absorb iron. Iron should be taken on an empty stomach or with meals for people with stomach upset. Iron drinkers may pass black stools or become constipated. Take iron supplements continuously and for a long time. Even if iron levels have stabilized, iron supplements should still be continued for the next 3 months. Iron supplementation by intravenous infusion for cases where the body cannot absorb iron orally or suffer from severe iron deficiency anemia, anemia when chronic disease or infection. + Iron sucrose; Iron dextran;+How to calculate dose of injectable iron supplements:
Total dose (mg) = P (kg) x (target Hb (G/L) – True Hb (G/L)) x 0.24 + 500 mg
+ P: body weight (kg);
+ Hb: hemoglobin concentration (G/L).
In extreme cases of anemia and need more blood, direct blood transfusion will be applied.
Trắc nghiệm: Bận rộn có ảnh hưởng đến sức khỏe của bạn không?
Cuộc sống hiện đại khiến chúng ta vì quá bận rộn mà quên chăm sóc sức khỏe cho chính mình. Ai cũng biết rằng lịch trình làm việc cả ngày có thể khiến bạn kiệt sức, nhưng cụ thể bận rộn ảnh hưởng thế nào tới sức khỏe? Hãy cùng làm thử bài trắc nghiệm dưới đây.
2.2. Coordinate treatment of the cause
In order to effectively treat iron deficiency anemia, it is necessary to find out the cause of the disease to have a combination treatment plan, to avoid recurrent iron deficiency anemia.There are 3 causes of iron deficiency anemia including:
Iron deficiency anemia due to increased iron requirements in pregnant women, lactating women, menstruating women... Iron deficiency anemia due to supply deficiency: unreasonable diet, not eating enough foods, abstainers, picky eaters, the elderly... Iron deficiency anemia due to poor iron absorption: people suffering from gastritis, inflammation intestines, people use a lot of foods that reduce iron absorption such as tea, coffee...
3. How to prevent iron deficiency anemia?
Ăn các loại thực phẩm có nhiều sắt như: các loại hạt, ngũ cốc, đậu phụ, lòng đỏ trứng, các loại thịt màu đỏ
Currently, Vinmec is implementing a package of general health check-ups for children under 18 years old with comprehensive examination services. Vinmec is also one of the very few hospitals that has a full range of doctors specializing in nutrition, cardiology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, neurology, psychology.... helping to advise on the best baby's diet and treatment. quickly and promptly treat diseases detected during medical examination.
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