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There are two principal causes of anaemia. It can result from reduced or low formation of red

blood cells either due to defects in the bone marrow or an inadequate intake of iron vitamins,

and protein. Heavy loss of blood due to injury, bleeding piles and heavy menstruation may also

cause anaemia. A lack of digestive acid of hydrochloric acid needed for digestion of iron and

proteins may also result in anaemia. Emotional strain, anxiety and worry usually interfere with

the manufacture of hydrochloric acid in the body. Anaemia can also be caused by a variety of

drugs which destroy vitamin E or by others which inactivate the nutrients needed in building

blood cells. Chronic diseases such as tuberculosis, when accompanied by hemorrhage, may

also result in anaemia.

Other little-known causes of anaemia are intestinal parasites or worms. Hookworm, pinworms,

round worms and tapeworms feed on the blood supply as well as on the vitamins. Twenty-five

hookworms can consume fifteen grams of blood every 24 hours; a tapeworm can cause acute

shortage of vitamin B12. Symptoms of intestinal worms are itching at the rectum, restlessness at

night with bad dreams, diarrhoea, foul breath, dark circles under the eyes and a constant desire

for food. Garlic can help get rid of some types of intestinal parasites. Fresh papaya and grated

raw carrot are also effective. After successful treatment for intestinal worms, perfect cleanliness

should be observed to prevent recurrence

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