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What is anemia

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Human blood contains an average of 14.8 g% hemoglobin. If the blood hemoglobin is less than 11 gm%, it is called anemia. However, the amount of hemoglobin in the blood is not the same for everyone. A normal male hemoglobin level is 14-16 g/ 100 ml Normal female hemoglobin levels. 12-14 g/ 100 ml liter of the newborn = 19 g/ 100 ml litre children = 11.5 g/ 100 ml liter Anemia can be divided into three categories according to the level of hemoglobin. normal = 11-14/100 ml Pernicious anemia (+) 8-10.9/100 ml Causes of anemia Lack of iron, meat and vitamin- B in the diet. Bleeding from arms due to hookworms. Excessive bleeding during menstruation. Rapid excessive bleeding from the wound. Malaria causes destruction of red blood cells. - Low birth weight babies and twins have low hemoglobin in their blood. If the mother has anemia during pregnancy, the baby is born with anemia. Having frequent babies. After the age of 6 months, infants who are exclusively breastfed can develop anemia. Low bl...
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Pimple and Pimple Description

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Human skin is the outer covering of the body that protects us from external factors such as heat cold, UV radiation, and harmful chemicals. It is the largest organ in the human body, and it plays a crucial role in regulating body temperature, maintaining hydration, and detecting sensory stimuli such as touch, pressure, and pain. The epidermis is the outermost layer and is primarily made up of dead skin cells called keratinocytes. The dermis is the middle layer and contains various structures such as hair follicles, sweat glands, blood vessels, and nerves. The hypodermis is the deepest layer and is primarily made up of fat cells that help to insulate and cushion the body. The skin also contains various types of cells such as melanocytes, which produce the pigment melanin that gives our skin its color, and immune cells such as Langerhans cells that help to defend against pathogens and other foreign invaders. Proper care of the skin is important to maintain its health and function. This i...
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Heart Attack and Heart Attack symptoms

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Heart Attack : Symptoms of a heart attack may include chest pain or discomfort, shortness of breath, nausea or vomiting, sweating, lightheadedness or fainting, and pain or discomfort in the arms, back, neck, jaw, or stomach.  If you or someone you know is experiencing these symptoms, it is important to seek medical attention immediately by calling emergency services (such as 911 in the United States) or going to the nearest hospital. Time is critical in treating a heart attack, and prompt medical care can improve outcomes and prevent complications.  There are heart attack, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, and a family history of this disease. Taking steps to manage these risk factors, such as through lifestyle changes or medication, can help reduce the risk of a heart attack. Heart Block : Heart block is a condition that affects the electrical signals that regulate the heartbeat. It occurs when there is a delay or interruption in the transmission of el...
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Child malnutrition

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Child Malnutrition: Malnutrition is the condition that occurs in the body due to excess or insufficient intake of food compared to the requirement. Malnutrition generally occurs due to inadequate food intake in our country. Malnutrition is a major health and social problem that is preventable. About three million children die before the age of five worldwide each year, and about 45 percent of these are caused by malnutrition. Types of Malnutrition: Malnutrition is mainly divided into two categories. Namely: (1) Over- nutrition/ Obesity : Over- nutrition occurs due to over- nutrition or/ and less physical activity. Overnutrition increases children's future risk of death from heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and other diseases. (2) Under nutrition : Malnutrition problems occur due to insufficient food intake or / and urinary tract infection (disease). In this condition, deficiency of all kinds of nutrients occurs. Symptoms of malnutrition occur due to the deficiency of es...
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What is Food Poisoning

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  Food poisoning  is an harmful bacteria, viruses, parasites, or toxins. Symptoms of food poisoning typically include stomach pain, diarrhea, vomiting, and fever. The severity and duration of the illness can vary depending on the type of contaminant and the individual's health status. The most common causes of food poisoning include improper food handling and preparation, cross-contamination, and consuming food that has not been cooked or stored properly. Some of the high-risk foods for causing food poisoning include raw or undercooked meat, poultry, fish, and shellfish, as well as raw fruits and vegetables that are not properly washed. To prevent food poisoning, it is important to practice good food hygiene, such as washing hands thoroughly before handling food, cooking food to the appropriate temperature, storing food at the correct temperature, and avoiding cross-contamination. If you suspect that you have food poisoning, it is important to seek medical attention to ensure ...
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Malnutrition

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  A healthy Food diet consists of key nutrients such as energy sources (sugars), growth nutrients (meats) and micronutrients such as vitamins and minerals. Here macro means "big" and micro means "small". This session will look at the nutrients our bodies need to function properly. Nutrients are needed in very small amounts, but they are so important that A person may become ill or physically or mentally disabled if the specified amount is not taken.Generally more or less than 100ml per day is called Mukhya and Anu. Nutritional Ingredients - There are many types of malnutrition in food, the most important of which are- 1. Vitamin A. 2. Vitamin B complex.  3. Vitamin C. 4. Vitamin D. 5. Iodine. 6. Calcium. Vitamin A Vitamin A is one of the most important fat- soluble vitamins that are very important for the body. Sources of Vitamin A: Animal sources : Breast milk, liver, egg yolk, small fish, fish oil, butter, ghee. If vitamin A is taken from animal sources, it is qui...
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Classification of food

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  According to the function of food, the body mainly needs three types of food: 1) Heat and energy producing food: (carbohydrates like rice, roti, potatoes, jaggery, sugar, sweet potato, mashed potatoes, oil, butter, ghee, fat, honey, jaggery, biscuits, nuts, coconut etc.) 2) Body replenishment and growth food : (Negative food such as: fish, meat, soybeans and other pulses, milk, eggs, bean seeds, small fish, large fish, liver, etc.) 3) Preventive food: (Vitamin and mineral)   rich food such as dark yellow and green vegetables and fruits, ripe mango, ripe palm, ripe papaya, ripe jackfruit, pineapple, guava, amlaki amra, banana, lemon, carrot, sweet pumpkin, beans, small fish, milk, eggs, liver etc.) Balanced diet and its preparation techniques:  A balanced diet is a diet in which all the nutrients in the food are in the right amount according to the body's needs, age and sex. That is, a balanced diet is a diet that is energizing, body- building and disease- preventing. W...
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