{"id":2856,"date":"2019-01-07T08:15:04","date_gmt":"2019-01-07T08:15:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/?p=2856"},"modified":"2021-08-03T04:59:35","modified_gmt":"2021-08-03T04:59:35","slug":"10-typical-anemia-symptoms-you-shouldnt-ignore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/10-typical-anemia-symptoms-you-shouldnt-ignore\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Typical Anemia Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Anemia occurs when you don\u2019t get enough hemoglobin or red blood cells in our bodies. Naturally, this causes a host of other problems, including the onset of other illnesses that can make our lives difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many people don\u2019t know that there are actually several types of anemia. However, the most common kind is iron deficiency. This is also known as microcytic or hypochromic anemia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The people most susceptible to this condition are children, pregnant women, and females who suffer from menorrhagia (heavy menstrual bleeding).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other kinds of anemia are usually brought about by red blood cells getting destroyed sickle cell anemia, or a Vitamin B12 deficiency. The cause is important to know, but what\u2019s even more important is that you get a diagnosis as early as possible. This way, the anemia could be treated in due time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hence, you should be on the lookout for telltale symptoms including the following ones:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Fatigue<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Getting tired very easily is a highly common symptom of anemia<\/a>. You or your child may even feel exhausted from the moment you open your eyes in the morning. Even after a good night\u2019s sleep, you may still not feel refreshed.
Such symptoms are highly inconvenient and disturbing in themselves. They are also serious signs of anemia which shouldn\u2019t be ignored. In any case, unexplained and persistent fatigue is not a normal condition and should be checked out no matter what.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When the underlying cause of fatigue is anemia, the main reason is the reduced number of red blood cells. These are the blood cells that carry oxygen to various parts of your body. When the cells themselves are depleted, your organs don\u2019t get the refreshing oxygen they need to function properly. This causes you to become weaker, more lethargic, and more easily exhausted than your activity explains. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Problems With Focusing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When you\u2019re not getting enough oxygen <\/a>to all your internal organs, you naturally feel less inclined to focus on your daily tasks. The diminishing energy within you contributes to your mental prowess as well as physical activity.
An anemic patient may hence have trouble focusing on an everyday task that they found easy before. This may be an especially troubling thing for kids at school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You should pay close attention to a child who used to be good at studies before and has been struggling lately. Such signs, while often overlooked by those close to a child, could be the first warning symptoms of anemia.
Concentrating on tasks is not a primary survival skill; therefore, the little oxygen that anemic patients get is given to other functions. It\u2019s better to get checked over once to make sure there\u2019s no illness preventing you from acing your studies and work tasks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Breathing Issues<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Since you\u2019re not getting the usual amount of oxygen, you\u2019re not going to be able to breathe properly either. When you\u2019re healthy, the oxygen you breathe in is conveyed to your heart, muscles, etc. When the red blood cells aren\u2019t there or not working properly, the oxygen benefits aren\u2019t given to your body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a result, the slightest exertion may result in your breath giving out and even the onset of a headache<\/a>. The headache is also the result of low oxygen levels. In fact, strenuous activities could make you get into overdrive mode, which could lead to burnouts, fainting spells, and worse.\u00a0 It is imperative that a child who develops headaches after a sports lesson or playing around be taken to the doctor as soon as possible. In fact, if anyone gets short of breath or develops tired headaches very often could be at risk of anemia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Palpitations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A rapidly beating heart could be the sign of a lot of things, including cardiovascular issues. However, it is also likely that that alarmingly fast heart rate is connected to the lack of oxygen in your blood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After any kind of exercise<\/a>, your heart rate naturally goes up. This is why it\u2019s so important to warm up before exercising and cool down afterward. A consistently rapid heart rate is not good for your heart or the rest of your body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Needless to say, your heart is one of the most important organs in your body. It pumps blood through your veins. However, when there\u2019s a low level of oxygen in the blood itself, the heart has to work extra hard to make up for it. This puts a lot of pressure on this organ, causing it to beat faster than normal. The beat could also be alarmingly irregular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Paleness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A person who\u2019s a picture of blooming health would usually have a glow on their faces. Even if your complexion is naturally pale, the capillaries under your skin lend a pink touch to your cheeks when you\u2019re healthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When one suffers from anemia<\/a>, though, the paleness of the skin reaches a whole new level. This is because those capillaries have lost red blood cells. Even if the cells are there, they may not be functioning as they should be, which then leads to the lack of pink or red in the face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, the skin may even take on a yellowish tone. When this happens, something is definitely awry. These symptoms should be shown to a doctor immediately, especially if puffy eyes or dark circles are also apparent. You may need to make some serious changes in your diet or even undergo proper treatment to get your face back!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Leg Cramping<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You’re on your feet all day, and the muscles in your legs make that possible. Leg muscles are among the biggest ones on the whole body. This means that they give you a lot of support but also demand a lot of blood and oxygen <\/a>in return. If you\u2019re not given enough of this, you may feel severe cramps more often than before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The muscles in our calves function almost like a heart. They are the ones that pump blood to the upper legs or thighs.
Again, if the blood doesn\u2019t have enough oxygen, calf muscles have to work overtime. This will cause the legs to become tired more quickly and even cramp due to a lack of the necessary oxygen.  Cramping in the legs hinder movements, disturbs sleep, and prevents us from performing everyday tasks. This could be a problem with active jobs or sports careers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Sleeping Issues<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s not just the leg cramping that could wake you up in the middle of the night. Anemics are known for being night owls, and not usually out of preference. Many anemic patients are also suffering from insomnia at the same time, which only aggravates the situation further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sleeping and legs are also connected in anemia because of something known as the restless leg syndrome. This is characterized by uncomfortable feelings in the leg and the need to move it about in order to get rid of them. Such a condition gets worse when you’re lying down or at rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anemics who are having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep throughout the night should seek help in yoga.
There are several yoga poses that could help you relax their bodies and fall asleep; perhaps even control your restless leg syndrome. However, the treatment for anemia <\/a>should continue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Pica<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s not really clear what causes anemic patients to eat or crave substances that aren\u2019t technically food. However, it is a symptom that is a glaring indicator of this internal issue. We all know that pregnant women get weird cravings, and anemia just may be the cause of the stranger ones on the spectrum. For instance, many women report a sudden and uncontrollable craving for dirt or ice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, some may even go so far as eating shards of pottery. Other items could include paper, chalk, etc. This is a serious sign of anemia and not to be ignored. The usual cause of pica<\/a>, as these unnatural cravings are called, is that the body is trying to make up for its iron deficiency. The mystery of why it craves such items instead of actual food still remains. It\u2019s still evident that pregnancy cravings should be monitored. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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9. Unhealthy Nails<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Just like our skin gets dangerously pale when we suffer from anemia, our nails may follow suit. Healthy nails are supposed to be pinkish with translucent tips. If your nails seem to be all-white or have a yellowish tinge, this may be a cause for alarm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Any other abnormality in your nails is also a sign of ill health. You should pay attention and watch out for upwardly or inwardly curved nails, raised ridges, and brittleness. If your nails are thin and easily readable, there is a strong chance that anemia is plaguing our body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, your nails may not turn out to be a good indicators if you have regular manicures or apply certain foods like garlic to strengthen your nails<\/a>. This is the reason why we should observe our nails more and let them breathe once in a while. They may tell us a lot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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10. Symptoms Based On Anemia Type<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While all the symptoms listed here should be monitored and reported, there are some symptoms specific to the kind of anemia you have. Diagnosing the exact kind could lead you to a better treatment plan and then faster recovery in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soreness <\/a>in the mouth or tongue may be a symptom of anemia, though not always. It mainly depends on what kind of anemia you\u2019re talking about. This particular kind of soreness usually takes place when the anemia is of the iron deficiency kind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the issue is a Vitamin B12 deficiency, you may feel wobbly and unsteady, especially when standing up and walking. Alternatively, you may find yourself losing sensation in your legs, and hands, and other areas.
You may also become anemic due to poisoning. Digestive issues like constipation and\/or vomiting may be the alarming red flags here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

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