The Dhaka Times Desk Although common in girls, iron deficiency in boys is also a big problem these days. Lack of iron in the blood can cause various complications. So be alert to any signs?
In our busy life, we do not give much importance to the body. Then the thought comes to mind that the body is getting tired due to heavy workload. Many people think that rest will make you stronger again. But the problem may be deeper. Iron deficiency in the blood of boys and girls is also a big problem these days. Lack of iron in the blood can cause various health complications.
Be careful if you see any signs?
In addition to physical fatigue, there are various symptoms of iron deficiency in the body. The body often feels tired after waking up in the morning. Paleness in the eyes. Shortness of breath occurs due to lack of oxygen in the cells. There are also head-scratching problems. Sometimes there are problems like loss of skin area. If more or less such symptoms appear regularly in the body, it should be understood that it is not just fatigue from work. And then the hemoglobin test should be done as advised by the doctor. Then there will be evidence of anemia and iron deficiency.
To increase the level of iron in the blood, the first thing is to eat foods that are rich in iron. Dietary iron is of two types – heme iron and non-heme iron. Heme iron is found in fish, meat and eggs. About 40 percent of this type of iron can be directly absorbed by the body. Non-heme iron, on the other hand, comes from plant foods. However, not all iron can be absorbed by the body. So care should be taken while eating iron-rich food so that the body can absorb it. For example, you can add two drops of lemon juice while eating fried vegetables with rice. It will improve the absorption of iron in the body. You can eat vegetables like spinach, broccoli, pulses, beans, almonds, currants, various types of seeds, brown rice, various cereals or grains, whole wheat. Also, adding vitamin A and C-rich foods to the list helps the body absorb iron.
To eliminate iron deficiency in the body, many people take iron supplements without doctor's advice. These types of supplements can sometimes cause several side effects like stomach ache, upset stomach. So it is better not to consume it without doctor's advice. Source: Anandabazar Online.
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How to prevent dengue
Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral fever. This fever is different from other viral or bacterial fevers. However, this fever is not contagious in any way. This viral fever can occur alone or in combination with other viruses (chikungunya, yellow fever, Burma forest, flu, respiratory syncytial) and bacteria (pneumococcus).
Dengue fever is divided into two categories depending on the severity of symptoms and fever.
1. Common dengue fever
2. Dengue fever with bleeding.
In the case of common dengue fever, the following symptoms are mainly seen-
1. Sudden high fever lasting 2 to 7 days.
2. Severe headache.
3. Pain behind the eyes.
4. Along with the fever, red rash appears all over the body.
5. Severe pain in whole body as well as back pain.
6. Nausea or vomiting.
7. A rash or red bumps on the skin.
In case of dengue fever with bleeding:
1. Bleeding from nose, mouth or vomiting with high fever within 2 to 48 hours.
2. Fluid accumulation in chest or abdomen along with fever.
If any of these symptoms appear, seek medical attention immediately.
On the other hand
Wait at home for the first 3 days of fever. On the other hand, sponge the whole body with water every now and then. This will reduce the level of fever. Drink enough water and rest. After that, if the fever does not decrease or if it continues to increase after some time, consult a doctor immediately.
Things to do to prevent Dengue:
1. Try to keep the surroundings of the house as clean as possible.
2. If there are flower tubs or broken plastic bottles, can shells, tires or polythene inside the house, clean them quickly and drain the accumulated water from the flower tubs.
3. Spray or fog at least 3 times a week to kill mosquitoes.
4. You can keep mosquito repellent cream with you while going out.
5. After evening, younger and older members of the household should use mosquito nets.
6. Clean up any accumulated rain water, as this is the time when Aedes mosquitoes lay their eggs.
7. On the other hand, you can use mats along with mosquito nets to avoid mosquito infestation.
8. Since Aedes mosquitoes bite during the day, it is important to avoid sleeping with mosquito nets while sleeping during the day. Source: https://dmpnews.org
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