Tiredness, breathlessness on the stairs, numb feet or a foggy memory can all come from low iron or B12. Both show up on a simple blood test
The Pushpa team · 5 sources“Bas thakaan hai” is easy to put down to age. But tiredness, dizziness and getting breathless on exertion are the classic signs of anaemia, the WHO says: too few red blood cells, or too little haemoglobin in them. Iron is a common cause. So are low folate and vitamin B12, which are more common with age
Low B12 doesn't only cause tiredness. The NHS lists numbness, pins and needles, problems with balance, and problems with memory, understanding and judgement. Some of that damage can be permanent if it isn't treated promptly, MedlinePlus warns. Because the body stores B12 for two to five years, a shortfall can build up slowly and unnoticed
How Pushpa helpsPushpa reads her blood reports, lines up haemoglobin and B12 with the last ones, and notices when “thakaan” comes up call after call. Both go to the family and onto the list for her next visit
General information, not medical advice. In an emergency in India, call 112
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