10 signs your body is severely anemic
Iron deficiency anemia is one of the leading causes of fatigue and lack of concentration that affect our daily lives.
Iron deficiency anemia occurs in all subjects, but pregnant women and children often have a higher rate of the disease.
1. Unusual fatigue
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The body lacks iron when it does not get enough of it on average every day. Iron helps the body produce hemoglobin - a protein in red blood cells that helps transport oxygen throughout the body.
If the body lacks hemoglobin, muscles and tissues will function less well, leading to anemia.
Signs:
- Weak
- Lack of energy
- Difficulty concentrating, low productivity
2. Pale skin
Hemoglobin in red blood cells is the factor that helps keep skin healthy and rosy. Without iron, the human body cannot produce enough hemoglobin for red blood cells.
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Not only does it cause pale skin, other parts such as lips, gums and nails also have pale color.
3. Shortness of breath, chest tightness
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If you often feel short of breath or have chest tightness when exercising, your body is definitely lacking iron. Limited hemoglobin in the blood negatively affects the process of oxygen transport and breathing. The organs in the body will work hard to create enough oxygen, which leads to chest tightness or shortness of breath.
4. Dizziness and headache
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Iron deficiency can also cause headaches or migraines. Due to lack of oxygen to the brain, the blood vessels swell, causing pressure leading to headaches or migraines. In addition, people with iron deficiency may experience dizziness and lightheadedness, dizziness.
5. Rapid heartbeat
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An irregular heartbeat, or frequent palpitations, arrhythmias, murmurs, or enlargement are some of the signs of anemia and iron deficiency, as low hemoglobin levels cause the heart to work harder to carry oxygen to the rest of the body. If the condition persists, it can lead to heart failure.
6. Skin and hair deteriorate
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When skin and hair lack iron, they become dry and more fragile. Because when transporting oxygen, the body will prioritize more important organs such as the brain, heart, lungs... then skin and hair.
7. Inflammation, mouth and tongue ulcers
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In our bodies, there is a protein called myoglobin - an iron and oxygen binding protein found in the muscle tissue of the tongue. Low levels of myoglobin can cause the tongue to be sore, inflamed, or hot. Other symptoms include pain at the corners of the mouth, dry mouth. If the tongue appears swollen, inflamed, or discolored, the body may be low in iron.
8. Weak and brittle nails
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Brittle nails are one of the common signs of anemia and iron deficiency. In the early stages, nails can become weak and brittle if you do manual work such as washing or cooking.
9. Leg shaking
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Low blood iron levels can lead to a decrease in dopamine, a brain chemical that is important for normal body movement and a deficiency can cause shaky legs syndrome.
10. Abdominal pain and bloody urine
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Iron deficiency can lead to hemolysis in the blood vessels and abdominal pain and blood in the urine. This sometimes occurs in people who engage in high-intensity exercise, especially jogging.
