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Iron deficiency is common and it leads to the most common type of anaemia called Iron Deficiency Anaemia. Anaemia occurs when there are low haemoglobin levels in your body and this means that red blood cells cannot carry sufficient oxygen to our various organs - which can result in symptoms such as fatigue, wasting, weakness, pale skin, headaches, chest pain, brittle nails, and more.

لحسن الحظ، يُمكن التعرف على نقص الحديد بسهولة سريريًا ومن خلال التحاليل المخبرية ويُعالج بسهولة أيضًا. هناك أنواع مختلفة من العلاجات لفقر دم نقص الحديد بما في ذلك العلاجات الفموية للحديد، العلاجات الوريدية للحديد وغيرها. بناءً على شدة فقر الدم ومدى السرعة التي تريد تصحيحه، يمكن لأطبائنا تخصيص برنامج العلاج لك.

Often, certain clinics may just choose to treat the iron deficiency anaemia but at Hisential, our doctors first focus on the cause of the iron deficiency. In some cases it could be gastrointestinal issues and thus failure to absorb iron. In most cases iron supplements may help - however, if the deficiency is due to the body's inability to absorb iron, doctors may need to tweak the management to address the root causes. Iron deficiency often coexists with other nutritional deficiencies like vitamin C, folate, vitamin B12, and more.

Its deficiency is quite common, especially in Asian nations. The reason is simple: there are very few vitamin-B12-rich foods. It is almost absent in plant-based foods - vitamin B12 is mainly found in animal-based foods, especially organ meat.

Additionally, some people fail to absorb vitamin B12 in sufficient amounts - like those living with atrophic gastritis, pernicious anaemia, and conditions that affect intestinal health such as inflammatory bowel disease, alcohol misuse, immune system disorders and more. Even some medications may cause its deficiency.

Vitamin B12 deficiency causes chronic fatigue, weakness, pale skin, smooth tongue, gastrointestinal issues, nerve problems, and mental health issues like poor memory and even depression. Our doctors can readily identify vitamin B12 deficiency with the help of blood tests and through clinical examination. Once identified, it may be treated through dietary measures, vitamin B12 supplements, and in some cases, injectables.

The deficiency of this sunshine vitamin is widespread in tropical nations. The reason is simple - people living in hot climate zones like Malaysia or Gulf countries avoid sun exposure.

Modern research shows that vitamin D plays an important role in many body functions. For example, it is essential for healthy bones and muscles, the production of various hormones, immune function, and lowering the risk of metabolic disorders, systemic inflammation, and even heart disease.

One can get sufficient vitamin D even by exposing the body to the morning sun. However, that may not be possible in many cases - and in such cases, doctors can recommend vitamin D supplements after understanding the severity. Here it is vital to understand that one should only use vitamin D supplements after consulting healthcare specialists, as excessive vitamin D intake may cause specific side effects.