Wednesday, October 31, 2007

Anemia? hope so not.

i often have on/off headaches.
i often have pain in my chest.
...all of these are like needle poking.
it hurts.

dad thought it was my eyesight.
mom thought i looked at boys too much...lol.
sis thought i was in front of this screen too much.
i thought i was sleeping too much...lol.

no.
i do not have enough iron in my body.
i may have Anemia...or do i?
but i guess it's no big deal.
i'll go check up when im free...(next year)

Diagnising Anemia
In many cases, doctors don't diagnose anemia until they run blood tests as part of a routine physical examination. A complete blood count (CBC) may indicate that there are fewer red blood cells than normal.


Anemia Caused by Blood
LossAnemia, one of the more common blood disorders, occurs when the level of healthy red blood cells (RBCs) in the body becomes too low. This can lead to health problems because RBCs contain hemoglobin, which carries oxygen to the body's tissues. anemia can cause a variety of complications, including fatigue and stress on bodily organs.

#taken from KidsHealth.org

Common signs and symptoms of anemia include:
  • paleness of the skin, inside of the mouth, and eyes, also called pallor
  • fatigue or tiredness
  • weakness
  • reduced ability to exercise
  • increased heart rate with activity
  • an abnormal awareness of the heartbeat, called palpitations, which may be unusually hard or fast
  • shortness of breath or breathlessness
  • loss of appetite
  • chest pain
  • mental changes, including memory loss, confusion, and depression(...no wonder i have my SMS (Short Memory Syndrome))
  • delayed growth and development in children
#taken from http://uimc.discoveryhospital.com/main.php?id=3148

Find out more about Anemia @ KidsHealth.org

With love,
Jade.

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