Prepared By: Ay ş enur SEKBAN Ş üheda SOLMAZ

 You get anemia when you don't have enough red blood cells. This makes it difficult for your blood to carry oxygen, causing unusual tiredness and other symptoms. The number of red blood cells can drop if there is:  a reduction in the number of red blood cells produced  an increase in the loss of red blood cells.

 Iron is needed to make haemoglobin. A shortage of iron is the most common cause of anemia  Anemia from active bleeding  Anemia of chronic disease  Anemia related to kidney disease  Anemia related to pregnancy  Anemia related to poor nutrition  Alcoholism  Hemolytic anemia

 Red blood cells are made in the bone marrow and circulate in the blood. They only have a life expectancy of about four months.  The body needs iron, vitamin B12 and folic acid (one of the B group of vitamins) to produce more red blood cells. If there is a lack of one or more of these nutrients, anemia will develop.

 Eat a varied, well-balanced diet that contains foods from all the food groups (protein, carbohydrate, fat, fruit, vegetables).  Good sources of iron include liver, beef, wholemeal bread, cereals, eggs and dried fruit.  If you often get heavy periods, it's a good idea to seek medical advice because you may be at risk of anaemia.  If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, talk to your doctor about iron supplements.

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