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Video content is professionally consulted by Dr. Pham Thi Viet Huong - Cancer Center - Radiation Therapy - Vinmec Times City International Hospital
Blood is responsible for providing oxygen to nourish all organs in the body, so if there is anemia, it also means that many organs in the body are affected. In life, anyone can develop anemia, of which iron deficiency anemia is common.
According to Dr. Pham Thi Viet Huong - Vinmec Times City General Hospital, iron deficiency anemia is a condition that occurs when red blood cells are reduced in both quantity and quality due to iron deficiency or in other words, the body anemia due to insufficient synthesis of hemoglobin due to iron deficiency. Subjects susceptible to iron deficiency anemia include:
Adolescents who are growing up; Pregnant and lactating women; People with intestinal diseases, gastritis; Women with prolonged menstrual cycles; Uterine fibroids. According to statistics, about 36-40% of Vietnamese women are at risk of iron deficiency anemia. This condition can be experienced at any age, symptoms of iron deficiency anemia include:
Pale skin; Palms, eye mucosa, tongue, lips paler; Shortness of breath when taking stairs; Shortness of breath when working; Headache, trouble sleeping, not eating well. In pregnant women, severe iron deficiency anemia will lead to fetal growth retardation, low birth weight, risk of bleeding during delivery...
In adolescents, iron deficiency anemia will:
Delay big; Slow increase in height; Hair loss; Dry, pale mucous membranes; Reduced ability to eat. Sick people with iron deficiency anemia will find it difficult to recover. Long-term iron-deficiency anemia will lead to a decrease in resistance, susceptibility to infections, and viral and bacterial attacks. Severe conditions can lead to heart failure, impaired kidney and liver function, and mental and physical retardation in young children.
“What should I eat for iron deficiency anemia?” is the question of many people, in fact, the iron supplement diet should adhere to the principle of ensuring balance and meeting the needs of essential nutrients for the body. Accordingly, the diet needs to be balanced between animal protein and vegetable protein. In addition, the supplementation of iron-containing foods must be ensured according to the needs and recommendations of the patient's age and gender.
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