A low mean hemoglobin level is considered to be anemic and may present with shortness of breath, oral abnormalities, nail abnormalities, xenophagia, etc. In severe cases, it may also present with growth retardation and heart failure.
The normal reference value of average hemoglobin volume is 28~32pg. If the value is low, it is commonly found in iron deficiency anemia, simple cell anemia and thalassemia.
Generally, patients may have symptoms such as pale skin, weakness, shortness of breath, dizziness and dizziness, and also easily feel tired. And some patients may also experience difficulty in swallowing or a feeling of obstruction when swallowing.
At the same time, patients may also have oral anomalies such as stomatitis, atrophy of tongue papillae, redness and blistering of the corners of the mouth, etc. Some patients may also have nail anomalies, which are mostly manifested as thinning, flattening, and pallor of the nails, and spatulate nails may appear in severe cases. In severe cases, spoon-shaped nails may also appear. Some patients may also suffer from xerophagia, often wanting to eat soil and other inedible substances.
In addition, in severe cases, complications such as heart enlargement or heart failure may occur if the disease is not actively treated, and pregnant women with severe iron-deficiency anemia may give birth to premature or low-birth-weight babies. In infants and children, growth retardation may also occur.
It is recommended that patients with a low average hemoglobin level should seek prompt medical treatment to avoid serious harm.