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Can Anemia Cause Weight Loss?
im 24yrs old and i way 9st, im 5ft 8, i sufferd with anemia for 2 yrs between the ages of 19 - 20. i also had a baby 2 yrs ago and everything was perfect. but now im having my second period of this month and i have also lost a little bit of weight....is this due to anemia again?
Thu, 27 Nov 2014
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I have gone through your query.Anemia decreases oxygen perfusion of all tissues.so decrease nourishment can cause weight loss.You should get some iron supplements.Deworming also should be done by drugs like albendazole as worm infestation also can be a reason for anemia.If you have any gynecological disorders like irregular and excess bleeding that should also be treated.Hope this may help you.
Let me know if you have any further query.
Thank you for asking HCM
I have gone through your query.Anemia decreases oxygen perfusion of all tissues.so decrease nourishment can cause weight loss.You should get some iron supplements.Deworming also should be done by drugs like albendazole as worm infestation also can be a reason for anemia.If you have any gynecological disorders like irregular and excess bleeding that should also be treated.Hope this may help you.
Let me know if you have any further query.
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