There are
different types of anemia hence its symptons obviously vary
accordingly.
Also anemia may often be linked with other medical disorders
like hemorrhage, ulcers, menstrual problems or cancer and
particular symptoms of such conditions may be noticed
preliminarily. Anyway, various symptons that are common to
all types of anemia include:
• Exhaustion and energy loss
• Faster heart rate especially with exercise
• Headaches and trouble breathing while exercising
• Problem focusing or inattentiveness
• Faintness
• Fading skin texture
• Cramps in legs
• Sleeplessness or trouble sleeping / insomnia disorder
The symptoms based according to anemia type may include:
Anemia due to Iron deficit: Crazy craving for odd substances
like paper, dirt or ice, nails curving upward and mouth
soreness accompanied by cracks in corners.
Anemia due to vitamin B-12 deficit: tingling sensation in
feet / hands, touching sense loss, trouble walking, stiff
arms / legs, dementia and schizophrenia / paranoia.
Anemia due to chronic lead poison: bluish-black line on
gums, abdominal pain, vomiting and constipation.
Anemia due to chronic RBC loss: jaundice, urine color
change, leg ulcers and indications of gallstones.
Anemia sickle cell: tiredness, acquire infections, sustained
growth, episodes of acute pains in joints – abdomen and
limbs.
Anemia due to abrupt loss of RBC: pain in abdomen, change in
urine and skin color like jaundice, fine discolorations
under the skin, convulsions and symptons of kidney failure.
Besides all these, if the patient experiences consistent
tiredness, anxiety, raised heartbeats, faded skin, change in
diet or vitamin / mineral intake, changed menstrual periods,
symptoms like ulcer, gastritis, hemorrhoids / colorectal
cancer, or inherited anemia, he or she should call doctor on
priority. |
