Anaemia isn't just a disease — it's sign something else might be wrong. That's what experts hammered home at recent webinar hosted by The Hindu called 'Anaemia: Understanding Causes and Effects'. Sunday saw medical pros lay bare the many faces of anaemia and the need for spot-on diagnosis .
Iron deficiency gets most of the blame,but it's not alone. Anaemia's roots can dig into vitamin B12 or folate shortages,blood disorders like thalassaemia and sickle cell disease, chronic kidney issues,infections,autoimmune troubles, and bone marrow diseases. Experts said managing anaemia means finding the real cause, not just handing out iron pills.
Ramya Uppuluri,a paediatric haematologist and oncologist at Apollo Hospitals,talked about kids and teens . Nutritional and genetic factors play big roles, she said,stressing early warning signs and timely diagnosis during key growth stages. Good nutrition and regular check-ups are crucial to ward off growth and brain development problems .
Divya M.,a haematologist at Rela Hospital,turned spotlight on adults. She detailed how to dig up anaemia's causes, arguing treatment should match diagnosis,not just rely on iron. New diagnostic tools and treatments for tricky blood disorders show how anaemia care is changing.
Subham Bhattacharya from CK Birla Hospitals called for spotting symptoms early and acting fast. In Q&A,folks worried about iron deficiency without anaemia, stubborn anaemia despite iron,and how it affects thinking and immunity. They also talked about blood donation, iron levels,and the need for better health checks beyond just haemoglobin.
Experts pushed for balanced diets,routine health checks,and evidence-backed treatments as keys to cutting anaemia's impact and avoiding long-term health issues . Athira Elssa Johnson of The Hindu moderated. Full webinar's on YouTube for those curious .
