What are the symptoms of anemia?

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Anemia is a common clinical symptom that the capacity of red blood cells in human peripheral blood is lower than the lower limit of normal range. Hemoglobin (HB) concentration is often used to replace the measurement of red blood cell volume. Chinese hematologists believe that in China's sea level areas, adult male HB < 120g / L, adult female (non pregnant) HB < 110g / L, pregnant women HB < 100g / l have anemia. What are the symptoms of anemia? Let's talk about it

What are the symptoms of anemia?

1. Weakness: fatigue, drowsiness, is caused by muscle hypoxia. It is the most common and earliest symptom. Pallor of skin and mucous membrane: the distribution of skin, mucous membrane, conjunctiva and skin capillaries and the influence of relaxation and contraction state and other factors. It is generally believed that the color of conjunctival membrane, thenar and nail bed is reliable.

2. Cardiovascular system: palpitation is one of the most prominent symptoms, with tachycardia. Soft systolic murmur can be heard in apex or pulmonary valve area, which is called anaemic murmur. Diastolic murmur can be heard in severe anemia. Respiratory system: acute or dyspnea, mostly due to respiratory center hypoxia or hypercapnia.

3. Central nervous system: dizziness, headache, tinnitus, dizziness, inattention, sleepiness are common symptoms. Syncope and even confusion can appear in severe anemia or sudden, especially in elderly patients. Digestive system: loss of appetite, abdominal distension, nausea and constipation are the most common symptoms.

matters needing attention

1) First of all, we should emphasize the prevention and treatment of the causes of anemia. For anemia caused by chronic blood loss, we should correct the causes of bleeding. 2) In order to prevent and control parasitic diseases, especially hookworm disease, iron fortified food or iron supplement should be used for menorrhagia or multiparous women and pregnant women. 3) For infants and premature infants, fortified food should be added in time and fed reasonably. 4) 5) do not abuse drugs in daily life, and strictly grasp the indications.