Anaemia -low Iron in your blood
Anaemia is a condition
resulting from an abnormally low number of red blood cells, or a lack of
the oxygen carrying protein, hemoglobin in red blood
cells. It is an extremely
common condition, especially in reproductive aged women with heavy
periods; or pregnant and lactating
women.
Anaemia can occur if the bone marrow is producing too
few red blood cells; or if these cells are being broken down too quickly;
or if there is heavy bleeding and loss of red blood cells.
While iron deficiency anemia is the most common form,
different types of anemia can occur with vitamin B12 and folate
deficiency.
Symptoms of Anaemia may
include:
*Fatigue and
weakness
*Fainting
*Breathlessness
*Palpitations and/or rapid heart
beat
*Dizziness
*Headaches
*Ringing in the
ears
*Difficulty
sleeping
*Difficulty
concentrating
*Pale
complexion
Treatment
In Chinese medicine blood is considered to be a vital
energy, along with Qi. Blood
not only nourishes the bone, nervous system, skin, muscles and organs,
but is considered to also house the spirit or psyche. Blood deficiency is often seen in women
diagnosed with anaemia, but sometimes the symptoms of “blood deficiency”
can occur in women who are not anemic.
Symptoms of blood deficiency in Traditional Chinese
Medicine include:
*Fatigue
*Palpitations
*Blurry vision
*Insomnia
*Scanty or absent
periods
*Hair loss
*Falling hair and thin
nails
*Poor appetite
Treatment involves tonifying, strengthening
acupuncture, often with the use of moxibustion (warming of the
needles). Blood building
traditional Chinese herbal formulas are usually prescribed, along with a
“warm” energy diet to strengthen spleen function and blood production.
Nutritional supplementation may include iron, folate,
B12 and vitamin C.
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