1. Anemia By: Britani Prater

2. What is Anemia? The red blood count is less then normal. The red blood count is different in females and males. Males- 13.5 Females- 12.0

3. What Are The Cause Of Anemia? * A diet that's low in iron. * Blood lost because of heavy menstral bleeding. * Poor iron absorption from food due to the diseases of the intestine or intestinal surgery * Pregnancy * Mostly common in women because were they got menstral periods and because their bodies store less iron.

4. Group's of Anemia There are four million different types of anemia and their broken down in three groups. Group One: blood loss Group Two: decreased Group Three: destruction of red blood cells

5. Symptoms of Anemia * Fatigue * Loss of energy * Unusally rapid heartbeat * Insomnia * Dizziness * Pale Skin * Leg Cramps * Headache * Shortness of breath

7. Treatment's Can't be treated until your doctor knows what type of anemia you have. Here is a few treatments on certain type's of anemia. Iron Deficiency Anemia- Changes in your diet and iron level Vitamin Deficiency Anemia- If your body can't handle food with vitamin B-12 in it then take the vitamins of B-12. Anemia of Chroic Disease- There is no treatment. Aplastis Anemia- May need blood transfusion or bone marrow Hemolytic Anemia- Take treatment's for infection and medication for suppress your immune system. Sickle Cell Anemia- Administration of oxygen, medicine for pain, and oral and intravenous fluids to reduce complications.