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Is Having Cramps After Menstrual Periods A Sign Of Anemia ?
Hello! i m belle 34 years old.my height is 4 11.i weighed 57 kilograms. My one question has been answered by one of your on line doctor . And I am Glad it help me alot. But, he has told me that cramps a week after menstrual period is something to do with the weakness of my body or he told me that my body maybe is very weak and am i maybe experiencing an anaemia .I dont understand it.Co uld you help me please?Thank you!
Sat, 7 Jan 2012
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Cramps which occur a week after menses suggest possibility of fibroid uterus or endometroisis. There is something present in the uterus which is causing contractions. Anaemia will not cause contractions , rather just increase weakness, bleeding. Have you been bleeding a lot. You may need to get a thorough checkup by your Gynaecologist and also get urine test and blood test to rule out urinary infection and anaemia. Eat food rich in fresh fruits and green leafy vegetables, drink plenty of water.
Cramps which occur a week after menses suggest possibility of fibroid uterus or endometroisis. There is something present in the uterus which is causing contractions. Anaemia will not cause contractions , rather just increase weakness, bleeding. Have you been bleeding a lot. You may need to get a thorough checkup by your Gynaecologist and also get urine test and blood test to rule out urinary infection and anaemia. Eat food rich in fresh fruits and green leafy vegetables, drink plenty of water.
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Anemia means less blood or hemoglobin a content of red blood cells .When there is less blood or hemoglobin our body cannot transport oxygen efficiently to all parts and therefore we experience weakness, sometimes breathlessness, easy fatigue etc.In many females due to heavy blood loss in periods, anemia is common.To diagnose you need to check your blood test called cbc.To treat you should take iron and multi vitamin capsules and nutritious diet.
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Anemia means less blood or hemoglobin a content of red blood cells .When there is less blood or hemoglobin our body cannot transport oxygen efficiently to all parts and therefore we experience weakness, sometimes breathlessness, easy fatigue etc.In many females due to heavy blood loss in periods, anemia is common.To diagnose you need to check your blood test called cbc.To treat you should take iron and multi vitamin capsules and nutritious diet.
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