Nutritional anemia
Nutritional Anemia
Nutritional anemia (pronounced: nu-tri-shun-al uh-nee-mee-uh) is a type of anemia that occurs when there is a lack of certain nutrients in a person's diet. These nutrients include vitamin B12, folic acid, and iron, which are all essential for the production of healthy red blood cells.
Etymology
The term "nutritional anemia" is derived from the words "nutrition" and "anemia". "Nutrition" comes from the Latin word "nutritio", which means "nourishment", and "anemia" comes from the Greek words "an" meaning "without" and "haima" meaning "blood".
Causes
Nutritional anemia is primarily caused by a deficiency in the nutrients necessary for red blood cell production. This can occur due to a diet lacking in these nutrients, poor absorption of these nutrients by the body, or an increased need for these nutrients, such as during pregnancy or periods of rapid growth.
Symptoms
Symptoms of nutritional anemia can include fatigue, weakness, pale skin, shortness of breath, and dizziness. In severe cases, it can lead to heart problems such as an irregular heartbeat or heart failure.
Treatment
Treatment for nutritional anemia typically involves dietary changes and supplementation with the deficient nutrients. This can include eating a diet rich in iron, vitamin B12, and folic acid, or taking supplements of these nutrients.
Related Terms
- Iron-deficiency anemia
- Vitamin B12-deficiency anemia
- Folic acid-deficiency anemia
- Pernicious anemia
- Megaloblastic anemia
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Nutritional anemia
- Wikipedia's article - Nutritional anemia
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