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Anemia and Your Health

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Health Education and Promotion Program

Rev. 2014

Objetives

At the end of the tutorial you will be able to:

• Define what is anemia

• Recognize at least three signs and symptoms of anemia

• Mention at least two test used to diagnose anemia

Objetives

• Identify at least two tests used to diagnose anemia

• Report at least two ways of treating anemia

• Express at least three recommendations to prevent anemia

Pre Test

1. Anemia is a decrease in the normal amount of:

a) Hemoglobin and red blood cells

b) Blood sugar

2. To manage symptoms of anemia is recommended:

a) Consult with your doctor or nutritionist

b) Take home remedies

Pre Test

3. Some of the most commom symptoms of anemia are:

a. high pressure and high blood sugar

b. pallor and fatigue

4. Some of the recommended treatments for anemia are:

a. iron supplements, vitamin B12 and C

b. eat in large quantities

What is hemoglobin?

• Hemoglobin is a protein foundin red blood cells

• They are responsible forcarrying oxygen from the lungsto the rest of the body

What is anemia?

• A reduction in the normal amount of hemoglobin and red bloodcells

• Makes the cells and tissues of the body receive less oxygen, thuspreventing their proper functioning

• Pale

• Tiredness

• Pain in the chest (thorax)

• Lack of appetite

• Shortness of breath

*In many cases there are no symptoms

Symptoms

– Blood loss (hemorrhage)

– Iron deficiency in the diet

– Vitamin deficiency

– Chronic Disease

*If you do not treat anemia in time, it can develop serious complications such as heart problems

Causes

• If you do not trat anemia in time, it can develop serious complications suchas heart problems:

- Hemoglobin levels

- The levels of hematocrit (red blood cells)

- Iron levels

Diagnosis

Hemoglobin levels

• Women- 12.5 a 15 mg/dL*

• Men- 14 a 16 mg/dL*

How is anemia treated?

Anemia treatment depend on the factors that cause them, among them are:

• Iron supplements

• Supplements of vitamin B12 and vitamin C

• Blood transfusions

Hematocrit levels

• Hematocrit indicates how many red blood cells are

• Normal hematocrit levels are:

Women- 38 a 47 percent*

Men- 42 a 50 percent*

Recommendations for anemia control

• Consume vitamin C and folic acid

• See your doctor for follow-up

• Visit a nutritionist to know how you plan your meals

How I can increase the iron in my diet?

Through the consumption of foods such as:

• Liver and other meats

• Dried fruits, such as raisins and prunes

• Walnuts

• Whole grains, such as peas and beans

• Green vegetables, such as broccoli and spinach

Pos Test

1. Anemia is a decrease in the normal amount of:

a) Hemoglobin and red blood cells

b) Blood sugar

2. It is recommended to treat anemia:

a) Iron supplements and a healthy diet

b) Drinking alcoholic beverage and no rest as appropiate

Correct Answers

1. Anemia is a decrease in the normal amount of:

a) Hemoglobin and red blood cells

b) Blood sugar

2. To manage symptom of anemia is recommended:

a) Consult with your doctor or nutritionist

b) Take home remedies

Post Test

3. If you have symptoms of anemia is recommended that:

a. consult your doctor or nutritionist about a healthy diet

b. take home remedies

4. Some of the recommended treatments for anemia are:

a. iron supplements, vitamin B12 y C

b. eat in large quantities

Correct Answers

3. If you have symptoms of anemia is recommended that:

a. consult your doctor or nutritionist about a healthy diet

b. take home remedies

4. Some of the recommended treatments for anemia are:

a. iron supplements, vitamin B12 y C

b. eat in large quantities

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References

• Anemia. Biblioteca Nacional de Medicina, Retrieved April, 2013 from: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/anemia.htmlhttp:///www.medlineplus.com

• Anemia. American Society of Hematology,. Retrieved April, 2013 from: http://www.hematology.org/Patients/Blood-Disorders/Anemia/5225.aspx