Headache or spots in front of the eyes? Anemia caused by iron deficiency is common, but it is relatively easy to control. Test yourself easily and quickly.
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What is the anemia self-test?
Anemia means that someone has a lack of hemoglobin or red blood pigments. This dye is stored in the blood cells and provides the red color. Anemia is often associated with iron deficiency. The Anemia self-test easily detects the iron content (Ferretin) in the blood.
For whom is the anemia test suitable?
Anemia caused by iron deficiency is very common in children and women, especially women during menstruation or pregnancy (at least 20% of women suffer from iron deficiency), in the elderly and people who are taking many medications.
Symptoms of anemia are pale skin (face, lips and under the nails) and pale mucous membranes (eyes and inside of the mouth), dizziness, frequent fatigue, and shortness of breath on exertion. Anemia is not an isolated disease, but an alarm that something is wrong. Iron deficiency is the most common cause of anemia. In severe cases, it can lead to hair loss.
How does the self-test work?
The test is an immunological test that can be used to determine the iron content (concentration of ferritin) to detect iron deficiency. It is a very reliable and simple test that can also be used in hospitals and laboratories.
Why should I do the test?
Problems due to iron deficiency can be prevented. A serious level of iron deficiency can cause hair loss and increase the risk of strokes / cerebral hemorrhages.
There can be several reasons why an iron deficiency occurs:
The symptoms / complications of iron deficiency:
Iron is a mineral that plays an important role in health and well-being. Without iron, many bodily functions would not work properly. The most important role of iron is the transport of oxygen in the blood to every cell in the body. Iron is an important component of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that transports oxygen from the lungs and transports it through the body.
If your body does not have enough iron, it can not produce enough healthy oxygen that carries red blood cells. Iron deficiency can cause anemia, which means you have too little hemoglobin.
Women of childbearing potential are at higher risk for iron deficiency due to blood loss during menstruation. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the recommended daily amount of iron is 18 milligrams (mg) for most 19- to 50-year-old women.
Pregnant women should consume 27 mg per day. By contrast, adult men need only about 8 mg of iron per day.
Women who are pregnant need the most iron. The developing baby acts like a parasite that takes iron from the mother, and the mother increases her blood volume to circulate through the baby, creating the baby’s blood volume.
There are two types of iron: heme iron from animal sources and non-heme iron from plant sources. Heme iron is more easily absorbed by the blood. Foods that are rich in iron include beef, liver, oysters, beans, fortified grains, and dark leafy vegetables such as spinach.
Inadequate iron levels can cause damage throughout the body. Here are seven startling signs that you may have iron deficiency.
People who have too little iron in their blood often feel slow, weak and unfocused. Although tiredness can be the sign of many ailments, consider checking your iron level with the anemia self-test if the symptoms do not disappear with enough rest.
Red blood cells also carry oxygen to the lymph nodes, where there are white blood cells that fight infection. When someone has an iron deficiency, the white blood cells are not so well produced and they are not that strong because they do not get enough oxygen which makes them more susceptible to infection.
If you have these symptoms and think that you have iron deficiency, first do the anemia self-test. If you think you have iron deficiency, consult your doctor. He or she can help you identify the cause of your iron deficiency, find ways to include more iron-rich foods in your diet and determine if you need extra iron
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