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.
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Iron deficiency anaemia is marked by low haemoglobin, weakness, and pallor, commonly in adolescent girls and pregnant women.
A decrease in haemoglobin signifies Iron Deficiency Anaemia. This prevalent nutritional disorder commonly affects adolescent girls due to higher iron needs during development and menstruation.Additional indicators of Iron Deficiency Anaemia include: Lethargy and debility resulting from inadequate oxygen delivery to tissues. A pallor of the skin and mucous membranes, a consequence of reduced red blood cell production.