and should i get iron given intrevenously ?
Anemia * Easy fatigue and loss of energy * Unusually rapid heart beat, particularly with exercise * Shortness of breath and headache, particularly with exercise * Difficulty concentrating * Dizziness * Pale skin * Leg cramps * Insomnia Other symptoms are associated with specific forms of anemia. Anemia caused by iron deficiency: * Hunger for strange substances such as paper, ice, or dirt (a condition called pica). * Upward curvature of the nails referred to as koilonychias. * Soreness of the mouth with cracks at the corners. Anemia caused by vitamin B-12 deficiency: * A tingling, pins and needles sensation in the hands or feet. * Loss of sense of touch. * A wobbly gait and difficulty walking. * Clumsiness and stiffness of the arms and legs. * Dementia * Hallucinations, paranoia and schizophrenia. Anemia caused by chronic lead poisoning: * A blue-black line on the gums referred to as a lead line. * Abdominal pain * Constipation * Vomiting Anemia caused by chronic red blood cell destruction: * Jaundice (yellow skin and eyes) * Brown or red urine * Leg ulcers * Failure to thrive in infancy * Symptoms of gallstones Sickle cell anemia: * Fatigue * Susceptibility to infection * Delayed growth and development in children * Episodes of severe pain, especially in the joints, abdomen and limbs Anemia caused by sudden red blood cell destruction: * Abdominal pain * Brown or red urine * Jaundice (yellow skin) * Small bruises under the skin * Seizures * Symptoms of kidney failure
Symptoms of Iron Deficiency Anemia: * Constipation * Sleepiness * Tinnitus * Palpitations * Hair loss * Fainting or feeling faint * Depression * Breathlessness on exertion. * Twitching muscles * Tingling, numbness, or burning sensations * Missed menstrual cycle * Heavy menstrual period * Pica (unusual food cravings) Adding iron rich foods in your diet and iron supplements usually is all that there is needed to correct Iron Deficiency Anemia but you should see a doctor if you suspect you may be anemic because it can be serious.
