How can anemia harm you

How can anemia harm you

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Anemia can lead to secondary organ dysfunction or damage, including heart arrhythmia and congestive heart failure. Thanks, ChaCha.

Can eating ice harm you if your anemia?

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latifhatoliver – Craving and chewing ice may be a sign of anemia but it does not harm you if the amount is not too great. Ice = water. Doctors use the term “pica” to describe craving and chewing substances that have no nutritional…

Does smoking harm you more if you have anemia??

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It will slow down the oxygen carrying capabilities in your bloodstream. (which is already slower from anemia) So, yes.

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can eating ice harm you if your anemia?

Q: i’m Anemia and i’m addicted to ice so bad i can’t help it that’s how i became anemia i have very bad blood that’s what my doctor said my best friend told me it can harm you like is it true?

A: latifhatoliver – Craving and chewing ice may be a sign of anemia but it does not harm you if the amount is not too great. Ice = water.Doctors use the term “pica” to describe craving and chewing substances that have no nutritional value — such as ice, clay, cornstarch or paper. Craving and chewing ice (pagophagia) is often associated with iron deficiency anemia — although it may be associated with other nutritional problems as well. It’s not known why some people with iron deficiency anemia crave and chew ice. It may be because of ice’s pain-relieving properties, since some people with iron deficiency anemia experience tongue pain and inflammation (glossitis). Ice has a new and better taste to some people who are iron deficient. In some individuals, pica is a sign of emotional problems, such as stress, obsessive-compulsive disorder or a developmental disorder. A thorough medical evaluation can help determine if pica is due to an underlying medical condition. If the cause of pica is an emotional or developmental issue, cognitive behavioral therapy may be helpful.You need further lab tests and evaluation as to the true cause of any anemia,

How can I increase my Hematocrit Levels besides eating more iron????

Q: I was told by my Anatomy Teacher in college that the leading cause of anemia is not iron deficiancy, its menstrual flow, and that people who take Iron supplements for anemia are more likely to do their body harm than good, because its not really good for you to take in a lot of Iron like that. So today I was trying to give blood and they said my Hematocrit Level was just below the level they needed. It was at 36. They said I wasnt anemic, its just on the low end of normal. How can I increase it besides eating more iron? If 36 is normal, then why can’t they take my blood?

A: They said your Hematocrit Level was just below the level they needed and therefore did not want you to give blood.Your hematocrit maybe be within normal range but ferritin and hemoglobin levels could be low.I don’t know what your Anatomy Teacher was referring to by saying iron can harm the body. Most iron supplements are poorly absorbed anyway. Try a product called Floradix.http://www.florahealth.com/flora/home/Canada/Products/R4771.htm

Can you diagnose an iron deficiency without a blood test?

Q: I took my 2 year old to the ped, because sometimes her eyes are a little dark (red actually) underneath. I was concerned about anemia, and asked if she should get tested. The doc said it’s not necessary because it ‘s obvious she ‘s a little anemic. He said he can tell from her eyes, and the fact that her ears are not pink (I’ve never heard of that before).I don’t really want to give her an iron supplement unless I know for sure that she needs it. Otherwise I know it can do more harm than good. Should I push him for a blood test, or is it possible he diagnosed correctly just by looking at her. And even if he did, how could he know how much iron I’m supposed to give, and how deficient she is, just by looking at her?

A: maybe your doctor is some kind of anemia expert, but i would say that even someone who thinks they can tell without error that someone is indeed anemic SHOULD run tests to be sure. i would say maybe talk to a new doctor? its possible she is anemic, and its possible that he “knows” that she is anemic, but to just say that and not even have any actual tests is strange coming from a doctor as they usually go by test results like the friggin bible. i would at least insist he test her. its POSSIBLE he dx’d her correctly, but he’s not psychic and shouldn’t assume that he just “knows”