Question

A doctor has diagnosed a fall in haemoglobin levels of an adolescent girl. Which nutritional deficiency disorder does it indicate? List any two other symptoms which may be seen in her in this disorder.

Hint:

Iron deficiency anaemia is marked by low haemoglobin, weakness, and pallor, commonly in adolescent girls and pregnant women.

Answer 1

A fall in haemoglobin levels indicates Iron Deficiency Anaemia, a common nutritional deficiency disorder especially among adolescent girls due to increased iron requirements during growth and menstruation. Two other symptoms of Iron Deficiency Anaemia are:
Fatigue and weakness due to insufficient oxygen transport in the body.
Pale skin and mucous membranes caused by low red blood cell count.