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What red blood cells do

Your body makes three types of blood cells — white blood cells to fight infection, platelets to help your blood clot and red blood cells to carry oxygen throughout your body.

Red blood cells contain hemoglobin — a red, iron-rich protein that gives blood its red color. Hemoglobin enables red blood cells to carry oxygen from your lungs to all parts of your body and to carry carbon dioxide from other parts of the body to your lungs so that it can be exhaled.

Most blood cells, including red blood cells, are produced regularly in your bone marrow — a red, spongy material found within the cavities of many of your large bones. To produce hemoglobin and red blood cells, your body needs iron, vitamin B-12, folate and other nutrients from the foods you eat.

Causes of common types of Anemia

Common types of Anemia and their causes include:

Iron deficiency anemia. Iron deficiency anemia is caused by a shortage of the element iron in your body. Your bone marrow needs iron to make hemoglobin. Without adequate iron, your body can't produce enough hemoglobin for red blood cells.

This type of Anemia is often caused by blood loss, such as from heavy menstrual bleeding, an ulcer, Cancer, a polyp somewhere in your digestive system, and prolonged use of aspirin or drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

Vitamin deficiency anemias. In addition to iron, your body needs folate and vitamin B-12 to produce sufficient numbers of healthy red blood cells. A diet lacking in these and other key nutrients can cause decreased red blood cell production.

Additionally, some people may eat enough B-12, but their bodies aren't able to process the vitamin. This can lead to Vitamin deficiency anemia, also known as perniciousmia.
Anemia of chronic disease. Certain chronic diseases — such as Cancer, HIV/AIDS, Rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease and other chronic inflammatory diseases — can interfere with the production of red blood cells,

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DEFINITION

Anemia is a condition in which you don't have enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to your tissues. Having Anemia may make you feel tired and weak.

There are many forms of Anemia, each with its own cause. Loss of blood is the most common cause of Anemia. Anemia can be temporary or long term, and it can range from mild to severe.

Treatments for Anemia range from taking supplements to undergoing medical procedures. You may be able to prevent some types of Anemia by eating a healthy, varied diet.

See your doctor if you suspect you have Anemia because Anemia can be a sign of serious illnesses.

SYMPTOMS

Anemia symptoms vary depending on the cause of your Anemia but may include:

Fatigue

Weakness

Pale skin

A fast or irregular heartbeat

Shortness of breath

Chest pain

Dizziness

Cognitive problems

Cold hands and feet

Headache

Initially, Anemia can be so mild it goes unnoticed. But symptoms increase as Anemia worsens.

When to see a doctor

Make an appointment with your doctor if you're feeling fatigued for unexplained reasons. Some Anemias, such as Iron deficiency anemia or vitamin B-12 deficiency, are common.

Fatigue has many causes besides Anemia, so don't assume that if you're tired you must be anemic. Some people learn that their hemoglobin is low, which indicates Anemia, when they go to donate blood.

Low hemoglobin may be a temporary problem remedied by eating more iron-rich foods or taking a multivitamin containing iron. It may also be a warning sign of bleeding in your body that may be causing you to be deficient in iron.

If you're told that you can't donate blood because of low hemoglobin, make an appointment with your doctor.

CAUSES

Anemia occurs when your blood doesn't have enough red blood cells. This can happen if:

Your body doesn't make enough red blood cells

Bleeding causes you to lose red blood cells more quickly than they can be replaced

Your body destroys red blood cells

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What is ANAEMIA?

And list Four (4) Sign and Symptoms of ANAEMIA.

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DEFINITION

Amenorrhea (uh-men-o-REE-uh) is the absence of menstruation — one or more missed menstrual periods. Women who have missed at least three menstrual periods in a row have amenorrhea, as do girls who haven't begun menstruation by age 15.

The most common cause of amenorrhea is pregnancy. Other causes of amenorrhea include problems with the reproductive organs or with the glands that help regulate hormone levels. Treatment of the underlying condition often resolves amenorrhea.

SYMPTOMS

The main sign of amenorrhea is the absence of menstrual periods. Depending on the cause of amenorrhea, you might experience other signs or symptoms along with the absence of periods, such as:

Milky ni**le discharge

Hair loss

Headache

Vision changes

Excess facial hair

Pelvic pain

Acne

When to see a doctor

Consult your doctor if you've missed at least three menstrual periods in a row, or if you've never had a menstrual period and you're age 15 or older.

CAUSES

Amenorrhea can occur for a variety of reasons. Some are normal during the course of a woman's life, while others may be a side effect of medication or a sign of a medical problem.

Natural amenorrhea

During the normal course of your life, you may experience amenorrhea for natural reasons, such as:

Pregnancy

Breast-feeding

Menopause

Contraceptives

Some women who take birth control pills may not have periods. Even after stopping oral contraceptives, it may take some time before regular ovulation and menstruation return. Contraceptives that are injected or implanted also may cause amenorrhea, as can some types of intrauterine devices.

Medications

Certain medications can cause menstrual periods to stop, including some types of:

Antipsychotics

Cancer chemotherapy

Antidepressants

Blood pressure drugs

Allergy medications

Lifestyle factors

Sometimes lifestyle factors contribute to amenorrhea, for instance:

Low body weight. Excessively low body weight — about 10 percent under normal weight — interrupts

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