Anemia

Definition
Condition where the body lacks the red blood cells or hemoglobin (Hb). Hb serves as a carrier of oxygen throughout the body.

Symptom
Pale, eyes dazed, weak, tired, lethargic, tired, limp.

Cause
The cause of anemia vary, depending on its type. There are several types of anemia. Each type of anemia is different cause.

There anemia caused by blood loss. Which is clearly preceded by severe bleeding in no time. People who have an accident, childbirth, or surgery, may be in danger of anemia.

There is also the anemia caused by impaired production of red blood cells. To make red blood cells are needed not only iron (Fe), but also vitamin B12, folic acid, copper and cobalt, in addition to protein. Shortage of material for one of the red blood cells will also lead to anemia.

Anemia in patients with chronic diseases such as cancer, chronic infections, rheumatoid arthritis type of arthritis, kidney disease, liver disorders and anemia are also at risk.

There are also types of anemia due to abnormal destruction of red blood cells by a cause. This case occurs when abnormal blood cells at birth. In patients with thalassemia, for example, red blood cells destroyed prematurely. She was shorter than normal red blood cells, causing anemia.

Diseases of the bone marrow as a manufacturer of blood cells can cause anemia also known as (aplastic anemia).

The nature and type of anemia can be determined from the description of red blood cells.

Handling
Usually the doctor will give supplements to increase hemoglobin levels. However, the anemia will not be complete if not treated the cause of origin. So depending on the type of anemia treatment suffered.