Significance of Anemia
According to the text, Anemia is a medical condition characterized by a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood, impacting the body's oxygen-carrying capacity. It is a widespread health issue, potentially stemming from dietary deficiencies or underlying diseases. Symptoms often include fatigue and paleness. Various treatments, including medicinal compounds and dietary approaches, are explored to address this condition.
Synonyms: Blood deficiency, Low hemoglobin, Iron deficiency
In Finnish: Anemia; In Spanish: Anemia; In Dutch: Anemie
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Hindu concept of 'Anemia'
In Hinduism, anemia is viewed as a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin, impacting the blood's oxygen-carrying capacity. It's linked to various causes, including iron deficiency, and treated with specific medicines and dietary approaches. The condition is frequently associated with fatigue and weakness.
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) A condition treated by jaggery through its active action on Rasavaha, Raktavaha, Mansavaha, Medovaha and Pranavaha Strotas. It contains iron, which prevents it.[1] (2) Punarnava is an ingredient in Chyawanprasha that helps in anemia, acting as a hematinic and diuretic to improve blood health.[2] (3) Anemia is a condition that can be effectively compared with Pandu Roga based on similar signs and symptoms, and nutritional deficiency results in Anemia, with Anemia not being Pandu because it is limited to blood.[3] (4) It is also known as Iron Deficiency. Millets, like Ragi, Bajra, and Kodrava, have high content, especially in Ragi, which helps prevent this condition and supports haemoglobin production.[4] (5) A key word used in this article, synonymous with Pandu.[5]
From: Charaka Samhita (English translation)
(1) They are curative of the dullness of the gastric fire, fever, fainting, dysuria, anorexia, insomnia, body-aches, cough, dyspnea, giddiness, emaciation, dermatosis, piles, jaundice, urinary disoders, Gulma, abdominal diseases, fistula-in-ano, assimilation disorders and this.[6] (2) It is a condition where the persons afflicted should take the red physic nut and physic nut with the meat-juice of the cow, deer, or goat.[7] (3) Anemia, also known as pandu-roga, is described as a condition with five varieties related to imbalances of Vata, Pitta, Kapha, a combination of all three, or due to geophagism.[8] (4) Anemia is a condition that can be addressed by consuming a potion made from the pulp of the bottle gourd fruit mixed with whey, highlighting its potential therapeutic use.[9] (5) A medical condition characterized by a deficiency of red cells or of hemoglobin in the blood, together with other diseases indicating strength is needed to withstand certain drugs.[10]
From: Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine
(1) Anemia is a condition characterized by a lack of hemoglobin, and children born with Thalassemia major usually develop severe anemia.[11] (2) Anemia and other blood related disorders are also cured by Amalaki and Physician diagnose leukemia by observing some obvious signs like this, bleeding tendency etc.[12] (3) Anemia is a condition that can be treated with the vegetable form of Hygrophila auriculata, demonstrating its nutritional and medicinal benefits.[13] (4) A condition that can occur secondary to leukemia and may be addressed with minerals like Gauripasan, Harital and Manhasila.[14] (5) The possible causes of high levels of NRBCs in the blood include anemia, which may indicate an underlying health condition.[15]
From: International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
(1) A condition characterized by a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood, leading to pallor and fatigue.[16] (2) It is mentioned in several sources related to its pathogenesis, prevalence, diagnosis, and treatment, including in South East Asia, and in relation to iron deficiency.[17] (3) Condition correlated with Pandu Roga, where pallor discoloration is a characteristic feature, and multi-systems of the body are affected.[18] (4) This is one of the clinical indications, reflecting its therapeutic target, improving blood health.[19]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 4: Iatrochemistry
(1) The medicine can be used to treat iron deficiency.[20] (2) Swelling due to anemia is one of the conditions that the medicine, created from ingredients like bark of rohitaka and triphala, is formulated to cure, alongside spleen enlargement and agramansa.[21] (3) A condition that this medicine cures, alongside other ailments such as agramansa, spleen enlargement, liver enlargement, gulma, mucus, udara-roga, and fever.[22] (4) This is a condition that the medicine made from the compound is said to cure.[23] (5) This is one of the diseases that can be cured by the duly taken medicine.[24]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances
(1) A blood condition that can be treated by the ashes prepared from the third process.[25] (2) This condition is treated with clarified butter, indicating a dietary or medicinal approach to combat the deficiency.[26] (3) Anemia is a health condition that the substance aids in addressing, indicating a therapeutic effect or benefit.[27] (4) A health issue that can benefit from the use of emerald for treatment.[28] (5) A condition marked by a deficiency of red blood cells, treated using incinerated iron with cow's milk and the juice of punarnava.[29]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 2: Minerals (uparasa)
(1) A condition that signifies a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin, suggesting the therapeutic value of the substance.[30] (2) A condition marked by a deficiency of red blood cells, that can be addressed with the medicine described.[31] (3) A health issue included in the list of diseases that the mixture is claimed to cure.[32] (4) A blood disorder that may be treated using incinerated shilajatu, combined with other therapeutic ingredients.[33]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 5: Treatment of various afflictions
(1) The text mentions anemia as a disease that can be cured by a medicine.[34] (2) A health condition represented by a deficiency of red cells or hemoglobin in the blood, which can be treated with certain medicinal compounds.[35]
The concept of Anemia in scientific sources
Anemia, as defined in the text, is a condition marked by a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin. This can result in reduced oxygen transport, leading to fatigue, weakness, and other health complications. It is associated with various causes, including blood loss, malnutrition, and underlying diseases.
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) This was recorded as one of the adverse reactions occurring during the treatment period.[36] (2) Myrmecodia tuberosa Jack. grows abundantly in the Mentawai Islands and in isolated tropical areas, anemia due to hepatitis, pregnancies and childbirth, malaria and kidney disorders are significant problems.[37] (3) L-carnitine has been found to improve this condition, as well as thrombocytopenia.[38] (4) It is a potential side effect of everolimus, an anticancer agent, among others such as asthenia and fatigue.[39] (5) Kidney failure can lead to anemia, which is a type of physiological disorder.[40]
From: Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics
(1) A condition characterized by a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood.[41] (2) It is identified by mucus diarrhea, tenesmus and bowel distension, as symptoms of ulcerative colitis which affects the colon.[42] (3) It is a condition that is not a common side effect of chemotherapy treatment.[43] (4) This is a common issue among pregnant women in the area, addressed through counseling and iron folic acid tablets.[44] (5) This is a condition in which you don't have enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to the body's tissues.[45]
From: Journal of Public Health in Africa
(1) A prevalent public health problem affecting all countries, with the greatest burden in developing countries, especially sub-Saharan Africa.[46] (2) A condition that females tend to suffer from, leading to retarded learning, working competence, and affecting the wellbeing of offspring.[47] (3) This is an endemic problem, causing adverse long-lasting impact to individuals through poor health, cognitive problems, early death and reduced physical activity.[48] (4) A condition that can occur during pregnancy and may be a manifestation of a similar condition in adolescence, particularly among girls.[49] (5) The study examines anemia, particularly among adolescent girls, exploring the knowledge, attitudes, and intentions related to it, as well as the use of iron supplements.[50]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) This is a condition where the patient has a lower-than-normal red blood cell count, as confirmed by laboratory evaluations.[51] (2) A condition characterized by a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood, which can be determined by the hemoglobin level.[52] (3) This is a condition characterized by a deficiency of red blood cells or haemoglobin, which can be mild or moderate.[53] (4) This is a condition where the blood lacks enough healthy red blood cells, and it was identified as a common systemic complication after surgery.[54] (5) This condition is associated with vitamin B12 deficiency, and is seen in patients with T2DM who are undergoing long-term treatment with metformin, independent of diabetes in the metformin-treated groups.[55]
From: South African Journal of HIV Medicine
(1) This is a medical condition characterized by a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin, resulting in a reduced capacity of the blood to carry oxygen.[56] (2) Anemia is described as a common condition in people with HIV, affecting a significant percentage of those with advanced disease, and is a focus of the case study presented in the provided text.[57] (3) This medical condition is characterized by a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood, and can be observed in adults infected with human immunodeficiency virus.[58] (4) This is a condition in which the blood doesn't have enough healthy red blood cells, and it can be an abnormal laboratory finding in the hypersensitivity reaction.[59]
From: African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine
(1) This is a medical condition characterized by a shortage of red blood cells or insufficient hemoglobin.[60] (2) This is a condition characterized by a deficiency of red blood cells, and the study examined it as a potential complication of chronic kidney disease.[61] (3) This is a medical condition characterized by a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin, often addressed with blood transfusions.[62]
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) Iron deficiency can lead to anemia, physical retardation, and even limit the development of children’s intellectual abilities, highlighting the severity.[63] (2) Anemia is considered a component of nutritional complications, and its occurrence is evaluated when comparing the nutritional outcomes of different bariatric surgery techniques.[64] (3) The provided text suggests that anemia may aggravate CKD, and early prevention of anemia is important in CKD patients, with oral iron supplementation being effective.[65] (4) The fortified beverage lowered the overall prevalence of this condition, indicating a positive impact on the health of schoolchildren.[66] (5) Anemia is a condition that is associated with increased levels of proinflammatory cytokines, disease severity, increased admission to the hospital/intensive care unit (ICU), need for mechanical ventilation, and death among COVID-19 patients.[67]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) This condition in patients with chronic kidney disease, specifically in non-dialysis patients, can be treated with roxadustat.[68] (2) A condition characterized by a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin, suggested to be caused by NADH supplementation.[69] (3) A meager RBC count, or anemia, suggests increased RBC destruction, dietary deficiencies, or reduced RBC production by the bone marrow.[70] (4) A condition resulting from a decrease in red blood cell count, often due to low hemoglobin levels in diabetes.[71] (5) This condition, characterized by low serum Fe and TIBC, most frequently impacts young children, adolescents, women of childbearing age, and the elderly.[72]