Anaemia (Low Haemoglobin) - Symptoms and Treatment

Anaemia is probably one of the most common diseases in India inflicting more females than males wherein Haemoglobin levels are lower than the normal range. Approximately 40% of India's female population and 30% of male population are suffering from Anaemia. There are multiple types of Anaemias like

• Iron deficiency anaemia
• Thalassaemia
• Aplastic anaemia
• Haemolytic anaemia
• Sickle cell anaemia
• Pernicious anaemia
• Fanconi anaemia

We will talk today about the most common type of Anaemia which is Iron-deficiency Anaemia.

Symptoms of Iron Deficiency Anaemia.

• general fatigue.
• weakness.
• pale skin.
• shortness of breath.
• dizziness.
• strange cravings to eat items that aren't food, such as dirt, ice, or clay.
• a tingling or crawling feeling in the legs.
• tongue swelling or soreness, etc.

Diagnosis - A simple blood test can determine Haemoglobin levels.

Home Remedies

1. Have a glass full of pomegranate juice every day early morning on an empty stomach. For patients suffering from constipation, have 1 tsp of Triphala powder with water prior to drinking the juice.
2. Make a glassful soup of Carrot and Beetroot. Add to this 15 ml of Amla juice. Have half a glass after or during lunch and half a glass after or during dinner. Doing this will increase the haemoglobin levels within 15 days.