{"id":9379,"date":"2024-09-28T15:09:49","date_gmt":"2024-09-28T12:09:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/?p=9379"},"modified":"2026-05-27T11:54:59","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T08:54:59","slug":"anemia-analysis-to-detect-iron-vitamin-and-oxygen-deficiency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/anemia-analysis-to-detect-iron-vitamin-and-oxygen-deficiency\/","title":{"rendered":"Anemia test: how to detect iron, vitamin and oxygen deficiency"},"content":{"rendered":"

Anemia is one of the most common conditions in the world. It affects about 30% of the world's population, but often goes unnoticed. A person simply gets used to fatigue, pallor, shortness of breath. And only when the symptoms begin to interfere with work or an active life, the question arises: "Is this anemia?" In fact, it is easy to check. One analysis can give an answer and prevent complications.<\/p>\n

Anemia: what it is and why diagnosis is important<\/h2>\n

Anemia is decrease in the number of hemoglobin or red blood cells in the blood<\/strong>, which leads to impaired oxygen transport. In this case, the body's cells literally "suffocate." The brain, heart, muscles - everything works in oxygen deficiency mode. The consequences - reduced performance, deterioration of cognitive functions, metabolic disorders, organ damage.<\/p>\n

Early diagnosis of anemia allows not only to restore health, but also to avoid complications such as heart failure, chronic brain hypoxia, and decreased immunity.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Symptoms of anemia: how they differ in adults, children and pregnant women<\/h2>\n

Anemia manifests itself in different ways, depending on age, gender, and the body's compensatory capabilities.<\/p>\n

In adults:<\/strong>
\u2013 Constant fatigue, weakness, drowsiness
\u2013 Paleness of the skin and mucous membranes
\u2013 Throbbing headache
\u2013 Increased sensitivity to cold
\u2013 Palpitations, shortness of breath on exertion
\u2013 Irritability, difficulty concentrating<\/p>\n

In children:<\/strong>
\u2013 Poor appetite
\u2013 Growth and development delay
\u2013 Frequent infections
\u2013 Poor performance in school
\u2013 Brittle nails, dull hair<\/p>\n

In pregnant women:<\/strong>
\u2013 Dizziness
\u2013 Muscle weakness
\u2013 Pressure drop
\u2013 Sleep disturbances
\u2013 Fetal growth retardation, risk of hypoxia<\/p>\n

What tests are needed to diagnose anemia?<\/h2>\n

Diagnosis of anemia begins with complete blood count<\/a> (ZAK)<\/strong>, and then \u2014 depending on the results \u2014 additional examinations are prescribed:<\/p>\n