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Home Remedies Symptoms of Anemia

Signs and Symptoms of Anemia

The signs and symptoms of anemia depend upon the types of anemia. These signs and symptoms of anemia can vary depending upon the underlying causes or any underlying health problems.

Because of the body’s remarkable ability to compensate for early stage anemia, there are no signs in mild condition of the ailment. It only gets detected when a blood test is done for some reason. However in its advanced stages following common symptoms may be reflected:

 

 

  • Feeling weak, tired and fatigued
  • Dizziness
  • Concentrating problems
  • Sleeping disorders
  • Leg cramps
  • Pale skin
  • Shortness of breath, rapid heartbeats and headaches

In addition ot the above following are some specific symptoms of anemia which can be associated with specific types of anemia:

Symptoms of Anemia caused by iron deficiency.

A typical symptom of anemia of this type is upward curvature of the nails. In some cases soreness of the mouth is felt with cracks at the corners. There is an unusual feeling of hunger for strange substances such as paper, ice, or dirt etc.

Symptoms of Anemia Caused by Vitamin B-12 Deficiency.

In this case a patient may feel clumsiness and stiffness of arms and legs. He/She can feel the loss of sense of touch or a tingling sensation in the hands and or feet, sometimes followed by difficulty in walking.

Symptoms of Anemia Caused by Chronic Red Blood Cell Destruction:

The color of urine may become dark brown or even red. Skin begins to look yellow. Even eyes may begin to look yellow. If the red blood cell destruction is sudden then abdominal pain and small bruises under the skin may occur. Kidney failure and seizures can occur in extreme cases.

Symptoms of Sickle Cell Anemia.

Fatigue is almost sure in such condition followed by susceptibility to infections. Development and growth retards in case of children suffering from Sickle cell anemia . Joints, abdomen and limbs get severe and frequent pain attacks.

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