The deficiency that causes tired legs is a vitamin B1 deficiency which causes muscle cramps, fatigue, odd sensations in your legs and feet and heavy and tired legs.
Iron deficiency can also cause restless leg syndrome.
Dyserythropoiesis iron deficiency is a group of rare, inherited blood disorders in which you do not produce red blood cells normally.
When this happens it usually results in anemia which is a low red blood cell count and too much iron in the body and over time it can lead to organ damage.
Thalassaemia can be mistaken for iron deficiency.
Thalassaemia can show a normal or increased iron metabolism because the accelerated destruction of red blood cells release metabolites into your bloodstream.
And among the metabolites iron will be deposited as ferritin in your liver.
The 3 major categories of anemia are macrocytic, normocytic and microcytic anemia.
The 2 types of anemia are Normocytic anemia and Microcytic anemia.
Microcytic anemia is when the red blood cells do not have enough hemoglobin so they are smaller than usual.
In Normocytic anemia you have fewer red blood cells than usual and those red blood cells do not have the normal amount of hemoglobin.
The type of anemia that is associated with leukemia is Hypoproliferative anemia.
Leukemia begins in the bone marrow which means that it can lead to hypoproliferative leukemia.
The most serious type of anemia is aplastic anemia which is a rare life threatening anemia which occurs when your body does not make enough new blood cells.
The causes of aplastic anemia are being in contact with toxic chemicals, autoimmune diseases, certain medications and infections.
The four main types of anemia are hemo-lytic anemia, aplastic anemia, pernicious anemia and iron deficiency anemia.
The 5 symptoms of anemia are.
Pale Skin.
Shortness of breath.
Heart palpitations.
Cold hands and feet.
Rapid or irregular heartbeat.
You can be hospitalized for anemia if the anemia gets severe enough and you could require a blood transfusion, iron injections or IV iron therapy.
The causes of anemia include, chronic kidney disease, cancer, ulcerative colitis or rheumatoid arthritis, destruction of red blood cells earlier than normal that can be caused by immune system problems, certain medicines, Folate deficiency, vitamin B12 deficiency and iron deficiency.
Anemia sometimes make you feel cold and it's very common to feel cold with anemia as well as have tiredness and weakness when there are not enough healthy red blood cells to carry the proper amount of oxygen to your body's organs.
When you have anemia you'll feel like you're tired, weak and you may experience shortness of breath, chest pain, dizziness and irregular heartbeat.
You can tell if you're anemic by having a blood test done to check for low iron levels in your blood.
Looking out for the signs and symptoms of being anemic can also tell you if you may be anemic or not.
The common signs and symptoms of being anemic include.
Fatigue.
Weakness.
Pale or yellowish skin.
Irregular heartbeats.
Shortness of breath.
Dizziness or lightheadedness.
Chest pain.
Cold hands and feet.
Your eyes will look pale pink or yellow with low iron.
With normal iron levels your eyes should be a vibrant red color of the inside layer.
Anemia can cause weight gain due to a an underactive thyroid gland.
The main causes of anemia are.
Iron deficiency.
Vitamin B12 deficiency.
Folate deficiency.
Certain medicines.
Destruction of red blood cells earlier than normal (which may be caused by immune system problems)
Long-term (chronic) diseases such as chronic kidney disease, cancer, ulcerative colitis, or rheumatoid arthritis.
The 3 stages of iron deficiency symptoms are.
During stage 3, anemia with normal-appearing RBCs and indices develops.
During stage 4, microcytosis and then hypochromia develop.
During stage 5, iron deficiency affects tissues, resulting in symptoms and signs.
Having an iron deficiency can also affect your nails.
Koilonychia is an abnormal shape of the fingernail.
The nail has raised ridges and is thin and curved inward.
This disorder is associated with iron deficiency anemia.
Leukonychia is white streaks or spots on the nails often due to drugs or disease.
Often, spoon nails are a sign of iron deficiency anemia or a liver condition known as hemochromatosis, in which your body absorbs too much iron from the food you eat.
Spoon nails can also be associated with heart disease and hypothyroidism.
The autoimmune disease that causes ridges in fingernails is Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma, SSc).
Scleroderma is the hallmark feature of systemic sclerosis (SSc).
SSc is a chronic multisystem disease characterized by widespread vascular dysfunction and progressive fibrosis of the skin and internal organs.
Psoriatic arthritis can also cause nail conditions including longitudinal ridges, splinter hemorrhages, and pitting.
Your liver can and does affect your nails.
When you have liver problems your nails color may change which can be an indicator of liver disease.
If the nails are mostly white with darker rims, this can indicate liver problems, such as hepatitis.
If your nails have a Jaundice look to them that can also be a sign and indicator of liver disease.
Brushing your nails does make them stronger.
For best results, brush your nails two to three times per week.
However, should you wish to do it more that's okay as well, so long as you don't irritate the cuticle or brush too harshly.
Regular nail grooming can also help boost the strength of your nails, encouraging growth and reducing breakage.
Some ways to keep your nails well-maintained include: keeping your nails dry and clean, which keeps bacteria from growing beneath them.