Seven symptoms of anemia in women

In fact, women are the group most prone to anemia, because women's physical constitution is relatively weak, and they are generally more prone to some diseases that only occur when the body is weak. When anemia occurs, patients are often accompanied by pale complexion, often feel dizzy, physically weak and want to rest, and have no interest in some things.

1. Weakness: Fatigue and sleepiness are caused by lack of oxygen to the muscles. The most common and earliest symptom.

2. Paleness of skin and mucous membranes: Influenced by factors such as the distribution and contraction and relaxation of the skin, mucous membranes, conjunctiva, and skin capillaries. It is generally believed that the color of the palpebral conjunctiva, thenar and hypothenar eminences of the palm, and the nail bed is more reliable.

4. Respiratory system: Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing is mostly caused by hypoxia or hypercapnia in the respiratory center.

5. Central nervous system: dizziness, headache, tinnitus, blurred vision, inattention and drowsiness are common symptoms. Syncope or even confusion may occur in patients with severe anemia or sudden onset, especially in the elderly.

7. Reproductive system: Female patients often have menstrual disorders, such as amenorrhea or menorrhagia. Decreased libido is common in both men and women.

8. Urinary system: Patients with severe anemia may have mild proteinuria and reduced urine concentration function.