Millions of people around the world face the problem of anemia.

Anemia in medical language is called anemia which has many types but the most common type is the result of lack of iron in the body.

Many individuals experience anemia because of a deficiency in iron in their bodies.

Iron deficiency causes the body to fail to produce adequate amounts of red blood cells.

The body also needs iron to make hemoglobin, a protein that helps red blood cells carry oxygen.

Red blood cells are responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body.

Every part of our body needs oxygen for its functions and an insufficient amount of oxygen in the blood causes various symptoms.

People suffering from iron deficiency anemia experience various symptoms which are as follows.

Severe fatigue or weakness

Excessive tiredness or weakness is the most common symptom of iron deficiency in the body.

When the body experiences an iron deficiency, it becomes unable to make red blood cells.

As a result, the supply of oxygen to the various organs of the body decreases and this increases the feeling of fatigue and weakness.

Chest problems

Chest pain, rapid heart rate, and difficulty breathing are also indicators of iron deficiency.

These problems arise due to lack of oxygenated blood in the body.

Headache or dizziness

When the body is deficient in iron, the oxygen supply to the brain is also reduced.

This results in dizziness and many people also experience headaches and migraines.

Cold hands and feet

When there is a shortage of red blood cells in the body, our body prioritizes blood supply to the heart, brain and kidneys, etc., while the hands and feet receive less blood.

This results in cold hands and feet.

Desire to eat strange things

A desire to eat dirt or similar strange things can also be a sign of anemia.

The habit of eating snow, dirt and wood etc. is often seen in anemic patients, the cause of which is not clear but medical experts link it to iron deficiency.

Desire for food and drink disappears

But some people don’t feel hungry at all.

The reason for this is not clear, but experts believe it is caused by changes in certain hormones and blood protein levels.

Yellowing of the skin

There are blood cells below the surface of our skin; if the amount of these cells is low, the blood does not reach the skin in sufficient quantity, so the skin color starts to look yellow.

According to experts, yellowness in the palms or nails is a common symptom of anemia.

Note: This blog is based on details published in a medical journal. Readers must consult their physician regarding this matter.