IRON DEFICIENCY AND PERNICIOUS ANEMIA

Scenario: Sara is experiencing the symptoms of iron
deficiency anemia.She complains of dizziness, shortness
of breath, tachycardia and a desire to eat  paper
( this condition is known as PICA).

Iron deficiency anemia is a condition which may
result in dizziness,fatigue and shortness of breath.
It may be mild and go unnoticed. More severe forms
result in extreme fatigue and difficulty breathing.
Depending on the severity, the doctor may order
iron supplements or a blood transfusion.

Pernicious anemia is a condition which is caused by
a lack of intrinsic factor. This is a protein which is
 produced in the stomach and is responsible
for the absorption of Vitamin B12. Vitamin B12
injections are ordered by the doctor and given for
the rest of the patient's life.

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