Review the Case Study below. What suggestions do you have for Sally? What would

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Review the Case Study below. What suggestions do you have for Sally? What would you do if you were Sally?

Case Study:

Sally hasn’t been feeling well and she decides to share her symptoms on social media. Lately, she has noticed that she has been unusually tired and she doesn’t feel like eating. Over the past few months she has lost several pounds and she is now below her ideal weight. She mentions in her post that she routinely breaks out in hives. In addition, she hasn’t been able to sleep through the night. During her routine physical last year, her doctor told her that she was in great medical condition for her age (19). Much to Sally’s surprise, within just a few minutes of her posting her symptoms she receives multiple messages in her inbox. One in particular catches her attention and she decides to investigate further.

“Hi Sally,

I am sorry to hear that you haven’t been feeling well. I was reading your post carefully and I was intrigued by your symptoms. Your symptoms are very similar to the ones that I was experiencing just over a year ago. About a month ago, one of my friends recommended a fabulous product that has totally eliminated all of my symptoms. I haven’t felt tired and I was able to sleep through the night, which was such a relief. I encourage you to click on my blog link below and read about this fabulous product that really has been a life saver for me. The great news is that you can purchase this product directly through my blog. Hope this helps!”

Explanation / Answer

From the symptoms it is somewhat clear that Sally is facing from anemia. It is a condition in which body doesn't have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the tissues. It can further cause pale skin, dizziness, headache, chest pain and shortness of breath. Iron deficiency anaemia is the most common type of anemia. It is more common in women caused by blood loss during menstrual cycle. Blood loss due to cancer or ulcer can also cause this type of anemia.This is usually treated with iron and vitamin supplements and changes in the diet. Blood transfusions, surgery or other medications can also be needed in extreme cases.

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