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- What is anaemia?
- Symptoms of anaemia
- Causes of anemia
- Prevention of anaemia
- Risk factors for anaemia
- Complications of anaemia
- When to see a doctor about anaemia
- Diagnosis of anaemia
- Conventional treatment of anaemia
- Alternative/complementary treatment of anaemia
- Living with anaemia
- Caring for someone with anaemia
Some types of anaemia are unable to be prevented and should be managed with medical advice:
- Aplastic anaemia - there is no way to prevent this type of anaemia as the cause is not known. Aplastic anaemia occurs when the bone marrow fails to produce red and white blood cells and platelets
- Haemolytic anaemia - this type of anaemia occurs when the red blood cells get destroyed more quickly than they can be replaced, through an autoimmune response by the body
- Pernicious anaemia - this type of anaemia can occur when the body does not produce enough intrinsic factor in the intestines and this prevents the vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) from being properly absorbed. Pernicious anaemia causes the red blood cells to become large and improperly formed so that they cannot function properly. This type of anaemia can also occur when there is not enough intake of vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) in the diet, which can cause a deficiency
- Sick cell anaemia - this is a genetic disorder which causes the red blood cells to be formed in the shape of a sickle (similar to the crescent of the moon), which cannot function properly
Some types of anaemia are generally easier to prevent through proper intake of certain foods rich in these nutrients in the diet:
- Folic acid deficiency anaemia - this type of anaemia can generally occur when there is too little folic acid in the diet which causes a deficiency and ultimately causes the red blood cells to become abnormally large and unable to function properly
- Iron deficiency anaemia - this type of anaemia can occur when there is not enough iron intake in the diet, which can cause a deficiency and ultimately causes a lack of haemoglobin, the molecule responsible for oxygen transportation throughout the blood
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< 3: causes of anaemia 5: risk factors for anaemia > Last reviewed: 15 December 2007 || Last updated: 28 February 2009
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NOTE: Mega doses of any type of vitamin, mineral, amino acid or herbal supplement cannot cure illnesses and in fact can be very dangerous and produce toxic side effects and interfere with medicine you are taking. Always ensure you consult your doctor before taking any type of complementary supplements.
Disclaimer: This guide is not intended to be used for diagnostic or prescriptive purposes. For any treatment or diagnosis of illness, please see your doctor.
