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{{Infobox medical condition | |||
| name = Nutritional anemia | |||
| synonyms = | |||
| field = [[Hematology]] | |||
| symptoms = [[Fatigue (medical)|Fatigue]], [[weakness]], [[pallor]], [[dizziness]], [[shortness of breath]] | |||
| complications = [[Heart failure]], [[pregnancy complications]] | |||
| onset = | |||
| duration = | |||
| types = [[Iron-deficiency anemia]], [[Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia]], [[Folate deficiency anemia]] | |||
| causes = [[Nutritional deficiency]] of [[iron]], [[vitamin B12]], [[folate]] | |||
| risks = [[Poor diet]], [[malabsorption]], [[pregnancy]], [[menstruation]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Complete blood count]], [[serum ferritin]], [[serum vitamin B12]], [[serum folate]] | |||
| differential = [[Anemia of chronic disease]], [[hemolytic anemia]], [[aplastic anemia]] | |||
| prevention = [[Balanced diet]], [[iron supplementation]], [[vitamin B12 supplementation]], [[folic acid supplementation]] | |||
| treatment = [[Dietary supplementation]], [[oral iron therapy]], [[intramuscular vitamin B12]], [[oral folic acid]] | |||
| medication = [[Iron supplements]], [[Vitamin B12 injections]], [[Folic acid tablets]] | |||
| prognosis = Generally good with treatment | |||
| frequency = Common in [[developing countries]] | |||
}} | |||
'''Nutritional anemia''' is a type of [[anemia]] that can be directly attributed to dietary deficiencies. It is often caused by a lack of essential nutrients required for the production of red blood cells, such as [[iron]], [[vitamin B12]], and [[folic acid]]. | '''Nutritional anemia''' is a type of [[anemia]] that can be directly attributed to dietary deficiencies. It is often caused by a lack of essential nutrients required for the production of red blood cells, such as [[iron]], [[vitamin B12]], and [[folic acid]]. | ||
== Causes == | == Causes == | ||
The primary cause of nutritional anemia is a deficiency in key nutrients. These deficiencies can occur due to a diet lacking in these nutrients, or due to problems with the body's ability to absorb them. | The primary cause of nutritional anemia is a deficiency in key nutrients. These deficiencies can occur due to a diet lacking in these nutrients, or due to problems with the body's ability to absorb them. | ||
* '''[[Iron deficiency]]''': Iron is a key component of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. A lack of iron can lead to iron deficiency anemia. | * '''[[Iron deficiency]]''': Iron is a key component of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. A lack of iron can lead to iron deficiency anemia. | ||
* '''[[Vitamin B12 deficiency]]''': Vitamin B12 is necessary for the production of red blood cells. A deficiency can lead to pernicious anemia. | * '''[[Vitamin B12 deficiency]]''': Vitamin B12 is necessary for the production of red blood cells. A deficiency can lead to pernicious anemia. | ||
* '''[[Folic acid deficiency]]''': Folic acid, or folate, is also necessary for red blood cell production. A deficiency can lead to megaloblastic anemia. | * '''[[Folic acid deficiency]]''': Folic acid, or folate, is also necessary for red blood cell production. A deficiency can lead to megaloblastic anemia. | ||
== Symptoms == | == Symptoms == | ||
The symptoms of nutritional anemia can vary depending on the severity of the condition and the specific nutrient deficiency. Common symptoms include: | The symptoms of nutritional anemia can vary depending on the severity of the condition and the specific nutrient deficiency. Common symptoms include: | ||
* Fatigue | * Fatigue | ||
* Weakness | * Weakness | ||
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* Dizziness | * Dizziness | ||
* Irregular heartbeat | * Irregular heartbeat | ||
== Diagnosis == | == Diagnosis == | ||
Nutritional anemia is typically diagnosed through a [[complete blood count]] (CBC) test, which measures the number and size of the red blood cells. Additional tests may be performed to determine the specific nutrient deficiency causing the anemia. | Nutritional anemia is typically diagnosed through a [[complete blood count]] (CBC) test, which measures the number and size of the red blood cells. Additional tests may be performed to determine the specific nutrient deficiency causing the anemia. | ||
== Treatment == | == Treatment == | ||
Treatment for nutritional anemia typically involves dietary changes and supplementation to correct the nutrient deficiency. This may include iron, vitamin B12, or folic acid supplements. | Treatment for nutritional anemia typically involves dietary changes and supplementation to correct the nutrient deficiency. This may include iron, vitamin B12, or folic acid supplements. | ||
== Prevention == | == Prevention == | ||
Prevention of nutritional anemia involves maintaining a balanced diet rich in the necessary nutrients for red blood cell production. This includes foods high in iron, vitamin B12, and folic acid. | Prevention of nutritional anemia involves maintaining a balanced diet rich in the necessary nutrients for red blood cell production. This includes foods high in iron, vitamin B12, and folic acid. | ||
[[Category:Health]] | [[Category:Health]] | ||
[[Category:Nutrition]] | [[Category:Nutrition]] | ||
[[Category:Anemia]] | [[Category:Anemia]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 01:20, 4 April 2025
| Nutritional anemia | |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Fatigue, weakness, pallor, dizziness, shortness of breath |
| Complications | Heart failure, pregnancy complications |
| Onset | |
| Duration | |
| Types | Iron-deficiency anemia, Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia, Folate deficiency anemia |
| Causes | Nutritional deficiency of iron, vitamin B12, folate |
| Risks | Poor diet, malabsorption, pregnancy, menstruation |
| Diagnosis | Complete blood count, serum ferritin, serum vitamin B12, serum folate |
| Differential diagnosis | Anemia of chronic disease, hemolytic anemia, aplastic anemia |
| Prevention | Balanced diet, iron supplementation, vitamin B12 supplementation, folic acid supplementation |
| Treatment | Dietary supplementation, oral iron therapy, intramuscular vitamin B12, oral folic acid |
| Medication | Iron supplements, Vitamin B12 injections, Folic acid tablets |
| Prognosis | Generally good with treatment |
| Frequency | Common in developing countries |
| Deaths | N/A |
Nutritional anemia is a type of anemia that can be directly attributed to dietary deficiencies. It is often caused by a lack of essential nutrients required for the production of red blood cells, such as iron, vitamin B12, and folic acid.
Causes[edit]
The primary cause of nutritional anemia is a deficiency in key nutrients. These deficiencies can occur due to a diet lacking in these nutrients, or due to problems with the body's ability to absorb them.
- Iron deficiency: Iron is a key component of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. A lack of iron can lead to iron deficiency anemia.
- Vitamin B12 deficiency: Vitamin B12 is necessary for the production of red blood cells. A deficiency can lead to pernicious anemia.
- Folic acid deficiency: Folic acid, or folate, is also necessary for red blood cell production. A deficiency can lead to megaloblastic anemia.
Symptoms[edit]
The symptoms of nutritional anemia can vary depending on the severity of the condition and the specific nutrient deficiency. Common symptoms include:
- Fatigue
- Weakness
- Pale skin
- Shortness of breath
- Dizziness
- Irregular heartbeat
Diagnosis[edit]
Nutritional anemia is typically diagnosed through a complete blood count (CBC) test, which measures the number and size of the red blood cells. Additional tests may be performed to determine the specific nutrient deficiency causing the anemia.
Treatment[edit]
Treatment for nutritional anemia typically involves dietary changes and supplementation to correct the nutrient deficiency. This may include iron, vitamin B12, or folic acid supplements.
Prevention[edit]
Prevention of nutritional anemia involves maintaining a balanced diet rich in the necessary nutrients for red blood cell production. This includes foods high in iron, vitamin B12, and folic acid.
