Do you feel these symptoms of anemia in women?

Do you feel these symptoms of anemia in women?

The harm caused to the body of female friends after suffering from anemia is enormous. The most common symptoms are general fatigue, drowsiness, dull skin, etc.; secondly, cardiovascular symptoms include tachycardia, angina pectoris, heart failure, etc., respiratory symptoms include difficulty breathing, etc., and digestive system symptoms include indigestion, abdominal bloating, constipation, etc.

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.

3. Cardiovascular system: Palpitations are one of the most prominent symptoms, along with tachycardia. A soft systolic murmur, called anemic murmur, may be heard at the apex or pulmonary valve area. A diastolic murmur may be heard in severe anemia. Severe anemia or pre-existing coronary heart disease can cause angina pectoris, heart enlargement, and heart failure.

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.

6. Digestive system: Loss of appetite, abdominal bloating, nausea, and constipation are the most common symptoms.

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.

Anemia occurs slowly and the body can gradually adapt. Even if the anemia is severe, physiological functions can still be maintained. On the contrary, if anemia occurs in a short period of time, even if the degree of anemia is not severe, obvious symptoms may appear. The symptoms are more obvious in the elderly and weak or those with reduced heart and lung function.

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