Fatigue, drowsiness, impaired concentration, and general weakness are symptoms that many associate with stress or overwork. However, sometimes these symptoms mask a serious condition – anemia, particularly iron-deficiency anemia. It affects the entire body, worsens quality of life, and can pose a health risk in severe cases.

This article discusses the different types of anemia, how to recognize its symptoms, why hemoglobin levels decrease, and what can be done for prevention LIGA.net GMKA expert, hematologist, PhD, head of the organization "KISS BloodInk" Olga Kostenchak-Svyistak.

Hematologist Olga Kostenchak-Svyistak (Photo provided by Olga Kostenchak-Svyistak)

From this article you will learn:

  • What symptoms of anemia are easily confused with stress or fatigue, and how to recognize them.
  • What is anemia, its main types and varieties – from congenital to acquired and hematological oncological.
  • Causes of low hemoglobin levels in adults and children, including chronic diseases and genetic factors.
  • How is the degree of anemia determined, and what risks does a critically low hemoglobin level pose to the heart, immune, and nervous systems?
  • What foods help increase iron levels, and which ones should be limited for better absorption?
  • What are the dangers of anemia in pregnant women and how to properly select the dosage of iron.
  • Can parasites and chronic diseases trigger anemia, and how to detect it in time?

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