What is Iron Deficiency Anemia & How to  Manage it | Learn to Solve your Illness | Naturopathic Doc
Channel: Javier Palacios-Campillay N.D.
Date: 2022-08-20

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Today's video will present about the most common nutrient deficiency in the world: Iron deficiency anemia. Learn the following information regarding ferropenic anemia: 

1. Definition: what is iron deficiency anemia and how it manifests in the body. 
2. Pathophysiology: How hemoglobin and oxygen play an important role in iron usage. 
3. Groups at risk of this common problem: menstruating and lactating women as well as children and teens reaching their growth spur. 
4. Signs and symptoms: pale skin, dizziness, brittle nails, smooth tongue, headaches, fast heartrate, fatigue, lethargy and low energy. 
5. Diagnosis: how to identify the disease based on lab work: 
Hemoglobin (Hg) and hematocrit (Hct), Mean cellular volume (MCV), Ferritin, Serum iron (FE), High transferrin, total iron-binding capacity (TIBC)
6. Sequelae: Cognitive impairment, poor quality of life, high mortality rate if heart failure. 
7. Work up: Hematologist, GI Imaging, Fecal occult test, dietician. 
8. Treatments: 
Conventional: Blood transfusion, iron pills and IV. 
Naturopathic: Fe and vitamin C, vegan and vegetarian. 
Classical: Water element imbalance, "weak blood". 

About: Dr Javier Palacios-Campillay ND has a doctorate degree in Naturopathic Medicine and is licensed in the state of Connecticut by the Department of Health. He currently provides care through telemedicine and online wellness consultations. 

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