When you feel palpitations, shortness of breath or swelling of the lower limbs after activity, must it be a heart problem? When you experience dizziness, blurred vision, tinnitus, unresponsiveness, numbness in hands and feet, must it be a nerve problem? When you feel loss of appetite, stomach discomfort, nausea, must be a gastrointestinal tract problems? In fact, it is very likely that you are suffering from “anemia”. Anemia is prevalent in our population, especially in women, children and the elderly. People often have the misconception that anemia can be corrected by “eating well” and ignore the diagnosis of anemia. In fact, anemia is not an independent disease, there are many causes of anemia, the most common cause is lack of nutrition in the diet. Blood system diseases are often accompanied by anemia, and chronic diseases such as renal failure and hypothyroidism can also lead to anemia. When you find anemia, you should go to a hematologist for a clear diagnosis and follow medical advice to take medication instead of blindly taking prescriptions. Patients with anemia are mostly diagnosed as “deficiency labor” in Chinese medicine, because they are often accompanied by deficiency of both qi and blood, and the disease lasts for a long time and cannot recover on its own. Anemia is most closely related to the “spleen” and “kidney” in Chinese medicine. “The spleen is the source of qi and blood biochemistry. The spleen and kidneys produce marrow, and the marrow also produces qi and blood. The spleen and kidneys are important organs for the production of qi and blood, and Chinese medicine believes that “the kidneys are the foundation of the first day” and “the spleen is the foundation of the second day”. Therefore, patients with anemia should pay attention to the regulation of the spleen and kidney. At present, the Department of Hematology carries out Chinese medical methods such as “auricular pressure points in the spleen and kidney area”, “moxibustion at the foot three miles”, and “kidney acupressure”, all of which can stimulate the function of the spleen and kidney and promote hematopoiesis. Patients with anemia should have a regular daily routine and should not exert themselves, and should reduce their activities if they feel uncomfortable such as panic and dizziness. Patients with iron deficiency anemia should not drink strong tea, coffee, etc., and avoid smoking and alcohol. The diet of anemia patients should be highly nutritious and easy to digest, not too greasy and spicy, and the staple food should be a reasonable mix of coarse and fine grains. Patients with anemia should apply antibiotics, cold medicines and painkillers under the guidance of doctors. Prevent colds, ventilate diligently and shop less. If you inadvertently have a cold and fever, do not use anandamide, ibuprofen, paracetamol or drugs containing these ingredients, such as quick-acting typhoid capsules, Contec, etc. It is recommended to use pure Chinese medicine preparations, such as Xinxue granules and Shuanghuanglian oral liquid to reduce fever; if you suffer from migraine, toothache, etc., do not apply pain relief tablets at will. Patients with anemia should also pay attention to avoid contact with chemical agents, do not stay in newly renovated houses, or newly purchased furniture, do not dye your hair or nails.