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What is Anemia? Anemia is a medical condition where the body has a lower than normal number of red blood cells or the red blood cells do not have enough hemoglobin, a protein that carries oxygen to different parts of the body. Causes of Anemia: 1. Iron deficiency (most common)2. Vitamin deficiency (B12, folate)3. Chronic…

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  • What is Anemia/Health tips

    What is Anemia?

    Anemia is a medical condition where the body has a lower than normal number of red blood cells or the red blood cells do not have enough hemoglobin, a protein that carries oxygen to different parts of the body.

    Causes of Anemia:

    1. Iron deficiency (most common)
    2. Vitamin deficiency (B12, folate)
    3. Chronic diseases (kidney disease, diabetes)
    4. Infections (malaria, HIV)
    5. Blood loss (menstruation, internal bleeding)
    6. Pregnancy
    7. Genetic disorders (sickle cell anemia)
    8. Medications (chemotherapy)

    Symptoms of Anemia:

    1. Fatigue and weakness
    2. Pale skin
    3. Shortness of breath
    4. Dizziness or lightheadedness
    5. Headaches
    6. Cold hands and feet
    7. Poor appetite
    8. Hair loss
    9. Restless leg syndrome

    Types of Anemia:

    1. Iron-deficiency anemia
    2. Vitamin deficiency anemia
    3. Anemia of chronic disease
    4. Pernicious anemia (B12 deficiency)
    5. Sickle cell anemia
    6. Thalassemia

    Treatment of Anemia:

    Mild Anemia:

    1. Iron supplements
    2. Vitamin supplements
    3. Dietary changes (increase iron, vitamin intake)

    Moderate to Severe Anemia:

    1. Blood transfusions
    2. Iron injections
    3. Erythropoietin therapy
    4. Address underlying causes (treat infections, chronic diseases)

    Lifestyle Changes:

    1. Increase iron-rich foods (red meat, spinach)
    2. Vitamin C-rich foods (enhance iron absorption)
    3. Avoid tea, coffee (interfere with iron absorption)
    4. Exercise regularly
    5. Manage stress

    When to Seek Medical Attention:

    1. Severe symptoms
    2. Persistent or worsening anemia
    3. Difficulty breathing
    4. Chest pain
    5. Pale or yellowish skin

    Consult a healthcare professional for personalized advice and treatment.

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  • pregnancy and antenatal care:

    Your antenatal care

    Antenatal care is the care you get from health professionals during your pregnancy.It’s sometimes called pregnancy care or maternity care.You’ll be offered appointments with a midwife, or sometimes a doctor who specialises in pregnancy and birth (an obstetrician).

    You should start your antenatal care as soon as possible once you know you’re pregnant. You can do this by contacting a midwife or GP, or referring yourself directly to maternity services near you.

    What is antenatal care?

    This is the care you receive while you’re pregnant to make sure you and your baby are as well as possible.The midwife or doctor providing your antenatal care will:check the health of you and your babygive you useful information to help you have a healthy pregnancy, including advice about healthy eating and exercise

    discuss your options and choices for your care during pregnancy, labour and birth.

    2 pregnancy ultrasound scans at 11 to 14 weeks and 18 to 21 weeks

    antenatal screening tests to find out the chance of your baby having certain conditions, such as Down’s syndrome

    blood tests to check for syphilis, HIV and hepatitis

    antenatal appointments after 24 weeks

    Antenatal appointments after 24 weeksFrom around 24 weeks of your pregnancy, your antenatal appointments will usually become more frequent.But if your pregnancy is uncomplicated and you’re in good health, you may not be seen as often as someone who needs to be more closely monitored.Later visits are usually quite short and may last 20 to 30 minutes.

    Your midwife or doctor will: check your urine and blood pressure

    feel your tummy (abdomen) to check the baby’s position

    measure your womb (uterus) to check your baby’s growth

    listen to your baby’s heartbeat, if you want them to.

  • How To Groom yourself

    Grooming refers to the things that people do to keep themselves clean and make their face, hair, and skin look nice. … a growing concern for personal grooming

    How Should You Groom Yourself?

    Here Are Seven Tips.

    It is a fact that personal grooming is a crucial thing as it can influence your overall image. Keeping your personal hygiene and grooming always on top is not a matter of your gender, nor does it suggest applying makeup and using designer clothes and expensive perfume. Self-grooming means maintaining perfect body hygiene that will allow you to make yourself look healthy, fit and presentable. Besides, when you groom yourself properly, it can develop your self-confidence.Self-Grooming- An Important Practice for AllYou should keep in mind that appropriate grooming or hygiene will not just boost your self-esteem or confidence but also help you make sure that you are not feeling embarrassed in front of your friend. If you don’t want to stay groomed for others, then you prefer to do it for yourself. Lack of grooming and hygiene can develop different health problems such as skin infections, tooth decay and more. It has been seen that given their busy schedules and changing lifestyles; most people neglect personal grooming. However, to help you out with this, we have listed down seven easy tips that can help you in your personal grooming. Have a look at those tips.

    Brush your teeth at least twice a day.

    Shower daily.

    Wash your hair regularly.

    Use deodorant.

    Moisture skin daily.

    Wash hands regularly, and apply some good lotion

    Trim your nails.

    Sleep tight.