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Health Care
what is the anemia?
Anaemia is a reduction in the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood this may be caused by a decrease in red blood cell(RBC) production or reduction in haemoglobin content of the blood or a combination of these.
Normal Range of Hb
Men 13.5g/dl
Women 11.5g/dl
children 11.0g/dl
signs and syptoms
The following signs and symptoms are commonly seen in anemia for woman of child bearing age
Pallor of the of the mucous mebrane
fatigue
dizziness
fainting
poor concentration
haemoglobin level 5and 9g/dl
In severe case
breathlessness on excertion
oedema of the ankles
papitation
headache
increased heart rate
weaned infants and young children
Hb 5to 9g/dl
the children are dull and inactive and show pallor of the skin
appetitie is poor
poor growth...
