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ANAEMIA
Anaemia is a condition in which there is reduced concentration of haemoglobin in the blood. Haemoglobin is a reddish- brown substance in the red blood cells. That transports oxygen to different organs and tissues of the body. Good supply of oxygen is vital for the normal functioning of the organs and tissues. Anaemia is the most common sign in the people of developing countries due to improper and malnourished diet. Anaemia has wide spread effects on the body. It is estimated 60 to 80% of pregnant women and 50% of children in India are anaemic.
Normal amount of red blood cells Anemic amount of red blood cells
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Araikeerai
Mint

DIAGNOSTIC TESTS
Blood test for haemoglobin is to be done. Depending upon Hb the treatment is given.

TREATMENT
1. Food
Iron is better observed from animal foods than vegetarian foods. Green leafy vegetables, cereals, egg yolk, meat and fish, milk and milk products are good sources of iron and folic acid.
Vitamin B12 is formed by micro-organisms in the soil, water and intestines of animals. (It is not present in plants). Meat, liver, fish, egg yolk, milk and milk products are good sources of vitamin B 12.
2. Drugs
Ferrous sulphate and Folic acid containing preparations (drugs) are used for treating anaemia. These drugs to be given for some more months after the Anaemia are corrected, So as to replenish the body stores of iron. So treatment should be continued for 3 to 4 months. In pregnancy, women should receive iron and folic acid from the fourth month onwards and continued during lactation period at least for the first six months.

Iron preparations are available in the form of tablets, capsules, syrups, and injections. Iron by injection is required only in cases where iron taken orally is not tolerated or cannot be observed.
The usual symptoms are:
1. Nausea
2. Vomiting
3. Diarrhoea
4. Constipation
5. Discomfort in the abdomen.
Vitamin C present in the fruits (amla, guavas, oranges and lemons), increases the absorption of iron, when taken with it.

Foods rich in iron (mg)
Cauliflower leaves, Arakeerai, Sirukeerai, Sundakai dry, Crab muscle, Mauthakkali keerai, Rice flakes, Radish leaves, Mint, Ponnaganni leaves, Bengalgram roasted, Bajra, Liver sheep, Plantain green.

Araikeerai Mint
Roasted Bengalgram Sundakai, dry
Roasted Bengalgram Sundakai, dry
Bajra Rice flakes
Bajra Rice flakes

Source

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