>> General Info about Anemia
It is a condition in the body when supply of iron to bone marrow falls short of that required for the production of red blood cells. It is the commonest cause of Anemia throughout the world.

>>What are the causes of Anemia ?
* Increased physiological demand for more red blood cells, eg: increased physical activity.
* In children, during spurts of growth.
* In women during menstruation, pregnancy, parturition and lactation.
* Inadequate dietary intake due to poor economic reasons or dietary foods.
* Decreased absorption due to disorders in the digestive system.
* Peptic ulcer, piles, hiatus hernia, carcinoma of stomach, carcinoma colon, chronic ingestion of a certain type of pain relievers, hookworm infestation.

>>What are the symptoms of Anemia ?
* General malaise, weakness, fatigue, breathlessness on exertion, palpitations, angina.
* Desire to eat sand and clay.
* Menorrhagia common in women.

>>How can we diagnose Anemia ?
* Blood tests to detect the various components of blood is carried out for proper diagnosis.
* Red blood cell count may be normal or decreased.
* Blood tests to detect the various components of blood is carried out for proper diagnosis.
* Red blood cell count may be normal or decreased.
* Peripheral blood smear shows pale small cells.
* White blood cell count is usually normal.
* Blood iron is reduced or decreased.
* Total iron binding capacity of blood shows an increase.

>>More Valuable information about Anemia
Following severe and prolonged iron deficiency, patients sometimes develop difficulty in swallowing, especially solids, in extreme cases also liquids - owing to thin membranous web in the lower part of the throat.