What are the consequences of severe iron deficiency anemia

The general symptoms of iron deficiency anemia include dizziness, fatigue, and pale complexion. According to statistics, the prevalence of iron deficiency anemia in China is 20%. What consequences can severe iron deficiency anemia lead to? Its harm may far exceed imagination. According to the 2024 data from the Chinese Journal of Hematology, the prevalence of iron deficiency anemia in Chinese adults is 24.7% (32.6% for females and 16.1% for males); Definition of severe anemia: Hb<; 70g/L (WHO standard), at which point: the risk of resting heart rate ≥ 100 beats per minute increases by 3.2 times; Cognitive decline is equivalent to 10 years of brain aging.

What are the consequences of severe iron deficiency anemia?

Iron is a key element in hemoglobin synthesis. Among patients with moderate to severe anemia, 67% experience difficulty concentrating and memory loss; When the hemoglobin level is below 90g/L, patients experience extreme fatigue during daily activities such as climbing stairs and brisk walking. Severe iron deficiency may also lead to cerebral hypoxia, which in turn may cause cerebral infarction and leave serious consequences. Moreover, anemia forces the heart to pump blood at an accelerated pace, and long-term overload work may trigger angina, myocardial infarction, and even heart failure. In addition, iron participates in the generation of immune cells, increasing the risk of infection by three times and the incidence of tumors by 1.8 times in severely iron deficient individuals. The harm of SEP to special populations is also significant, such as iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy leading to fetal growth retardation, and maternal iron deficiency anemia Hb<; 100g/L， A 30% decrease in placental perfusion can lead to insufficient fetal iron reserves, a 10% -15% decrease in birth weight, and an 8-12 point decrease in intellectual development index. When pregnant women suffer from severe anemia, the risk of gestational hypertension and postpartum hemorrhage increases by 2.3 times and 1.7 times respectively, and may even lead to fetal death in utero.

Secondly, drug supplementation is crucial.

In clinical practice, patients with severe iron deficiency anemia need to rely on drug iron supplementation. Lifengneng polysaccharide iron complex capsule is an original imported iron supplement with innovative molecular structure, pellet design, and high safety. It is a commonly used iron supplement for anemia patients. The iron element in

Lifengneng exists in the form of polysaccharide iron complex (PIC) molecular structure, and it is a polysaccharide iron complex with enteric coated pellet structure. Unlike traditional iron supplements that release free iron ions, Lefei can fundamentally avoid the side effects of traditional iron supplements such as ferrous sulfate, ferrous succinate, etc., such as gastrointestinal corrosion, oral odor, constipation, and iron poisoning. Its safety factor is more than 13 times that of ordinary iron agents. Especially suitable for treating iron deficiency anemia in pregnant women. Suitable for special populations:

heart failure patients (without increasing cardiac load); Digestive ulcer (non mucosal corrosive); Patients with hemochromatosis are prohibited from using it.

In addition to supplementing iron supplements, patients can also adjust their diet daily by arranging weekly meals rich in heme iron, such as beef, lamb, pig liver, chicken liver, and duck blood. Meanwhile, combining with vitamin C (such as citrus, strawberry, kiwi) can enhance the absorption rate of iron. For example, when supplementing with iron, add 100g colored pepper (with a vitamin C content of 128mg) or a cup of freshly squeezed orange juice.

It should be noted that reducing the intake of coffee, tea, and high calcium foods (such as milk) during medication can be detrimental to iron absorption. In short, iron deficiency anemia is not a minor problem with a slightly worse complexion, but a chain disaster that may affect all organs in the body. Starting from moderate, the risk of cerebral hypoxia → cerebral infarction, myocardial hypoxia → myocardial infarction, immune collapse → infection/tumor increases sharply; Once a pregnant woman loses control, the fetal weight and intelligence both decrease, and the probability of maternal bleeding and fetal death in the uterus increases sharply. There is only one solution: if anemia is detected, immediately engage in a dual strategy of "medication+diet".

Drug: Directly select clinically validated Levofloxacin ® Polysaccharide iron complex capsules, imported and enteric coated microspheres, with a safety factor 13 times higher than ordinary iron supplements, can also be used with confidence by pregnant women.

Diet: Heme iron (beef, lamb liver, duck blood) three times a week, paired with 100g colored pepper or a glass of orange juice each time to enhance absorption; Please consciously avoid coffee, tea, and milk for 2 hours.

Don't drag "dizziness and fatigue" into "heart failure and cerebral infarction" and regret it. Go check your blood routine and iron metabolism now, and take the necessary supplements immediately. This is the ultimate responsibility for yourself and your family.