How to care for iron deficiency anemia

Iron deficiency anemia is very common in our lives, which may be caused by patients neglecting iron supplementation or other reasons. How should we take care of this type of anemia in our daily life? Let’s take a look at the care of iron deficiency anemia.

1. When iron deficiency anemia occurs, in addition to pale complexion, anemia patients generally feel tired and weak, their legs feel heavy as if they were filled with lead, dizziness and shortness of breath, palpitations, decreased physical strength, easy fatigue, listlessness, tinnitus, and anemia patients often experience symptoms such as loss of appetite and nausea. If you experience these symptoms of iron deficiency anemia, do not self-diagnose or think that popping a few iron pills will solve the problem. Therefore, this is one of the nursing measures for anemia.

2. If diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia, iron supplementation is the most basic method of care to correct iron deficiency anemia. If the symptoms of anemia are obvious, oral iron supplements should be given. However, excessive iron supplementation can cause the liver and other organs to become oversaturated with iron, which can also lead to disease. Therefore, the best way to supplement iron in anemia care is through diet, using food therapy to treat iron deficiency anemia. Foods rich in iron include animal liver and kidney, followed by lean meat, egg yolk, chicken, fish, shrimp and beans.

The information introduced above is about the care of iron deficiency anemia. I believe it can help everyone understand the care of this anemia more comprehensively. In addition to care, people should eat more iron-containing foods and ensure a balanced nutrition in their daily lives.