ION DEFICIENCY ANEMIA

What are the common causes of Ion Deficiency Anemia?

1. Blood loss due to heavy menstrual  bleeding, stomach ulcer, colorectal cancer or uterine fibroids.
2. Inappropriate diet, unbalance diet and inability to absorb ion due to intestinal disorder or diseases. Some medications can also interfere with ion absorption.
3. Pregnancy due to increased blood volume demand from going fetus.

Am I at Risk of Developing Ion Deficiency Anemia?

1. Those who are at higher risk includes.
2. women with heavy menstruation.
3. Pregnant or lactating women.
4. Infants, children or adolescents in rapid growth phases.
5. People with poor dietary intake of ion
6. People with stomach ulcer disease or colon cancer.
7. Post-surgery patients.

Why should I Treat Anemia?

Iron deficiency anemia if left untreated can become severe and lead to health problems such as,

1. Irregular heartbeat which can lead to heart disease.
2. problem during pregnancy which may lead to premature births or low birth weight baby.
3. delayed growth, mental and physical development in children.

Try to eat food that are rich in ion together with orange juice or vitamin C tablet. Vitamin C will help to increase iron absorption. Increase fluid and fiber intake when taking ion supplement to minimize initial discomfort of constipation. Ion deficiency cannot be corrected overnight. You may need to take ion supplements for several months or longer to replenish your ion reserves.

Read More at ;

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000584.htm

http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/ida/