IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA

BY ODAY AL-AGHANOV.2015

Primary health careIslamic university

UNRWA calinic

content Definition &: Overview Causes Risk Factors Symptoms Diagnosis Anemia in Women Complications Treatment &prevention Feed back & ?*

Overview Anemia occurs when level of (RBCs) lower than normal. iron deficiency anemia is the most common type of

anemia, and it occurs when your body doesn’t have enough of

the mineral iron. body needs iron to make a protein hemoglobin. This protein is responsible for carrying oxygen to your

body’s tissues, which is essential for your tissues and muscles to function effectively.

When there isn’t enough iron can’t get the amount of oxygen it needs.

In women of childbearing age is common

Causes

Inadequate Iron Intake Eating too little iron over an extended

amount of time can cause a shortage in body. Foods such as meat, eggs, and some green leafy vegetables are high in iron.

Because iron is essential during times of rapid growth and development, pregnant women and young children may need even more iron-rich foods in their diet

causes Pregnancy or Blood Loss Due to Menstruation In women of childbearing age, the most common causes of

iron deficiency anemia are heavy menstrual bleeding and blood loss during childbirth.

Internal BleedingCertain medical conditions can cause internal bleeding,

which can lead to iron deficiency anemia. Examples include an ulcer stomach,, or colon cancer. Regular use of pain relievers, such as aspirin, can also cause bleeding in the stomach. 

Inability to Absorb IronCertain disorders or surgeries that affect the intestines can

also interfere with how your body absorbs iron

Risk Factors women of childbearing age pregnant women people with poor diets people who donate blood frequently infants and children, especially those

born prematurely or experiencing a growth spurt

vegetarians who don’t replace meat with another iron-rich food

What Are the Symptoms of Iron Deficiency Anemia?

general fatigue weakness pale skin shortness of breath dizziness strange cravings to eat items that aren’t food, such as dirt, ice,

or clay a tingling or crawling feeling in the legs tongue swelling or soreness cold hands and feet fast or irregular heartbeat brittle nails headaches

Diagnosis the hematocrit level, which is the percent of

blood volume that is made up of RBCs the hemoglobin level the size of your RBCs Hypochromic, microcytic anemia (low

MCHC, low MCV)

Diagnosis iron level in your blood RBC size and color

RBCs are pale in color if they’re deficient in iron. ferritin levels

Ferritin is a protein that helps with iron storage in your body. Low levels of ferritin indicate low iron storage.

total iron-binding capacity (TIBC)Transferrin is a protein that transports iron. A TIBC

test is used to determine the amount transferrin that’s carrying iron.

Complications

Rapid or Irregular Heartbeat ^^CHF Pregnancy Complications prematurely or with a low birth weight. Delayed Growth in Infants and

Children may also be more likely to experience

infections.

Treatment 1- Iron Supplements take iron tablets on an empty stomach, which

helps the body absorb them better. If they upset stomach, you can take them with

meals. need to take the supplements for several months Iron supplements may cause constipation or

stools that are black in color take them with vitamin C helps the body absorb

iron MUST NOT taken with milk and tea interfering

Diet Diets high that include the following foods can help treat

or prevent iron deficiency: red meat dark green, leafy vegetables dried fruits nuts iron-fortified cereals Additionally, vitamin C helps your body absorb iron. If

you’re taking iron tablets, a doctor might suggest taking the tablets along with a source of vitamin C, like a glass of orange juice or citrus fruit.

Foods high in iron include: meat, such as lamb, pork, chicken, and beef beans pumpkin and squash seeds leafy greens, such as spinach raisins and other dried fruit eggs seafood, such as clams, sardines, shrimp, and oysters iron-fortified dry and instant cereals Foods high in vitamin C include: citrus fruits, such as oranges, grapefruits, strawberries, kiwis, guavas,

papayas, pineapples, melons, and mangoes broccoli red and green bell peppers Brussels sprouts cauliflower tomatoes leafy greens