How to measure anemia using an app

Those who have anemia cannot forget to measure the oxygen saturation in their blood, which is why there are apps for this purpose.

The technology brings practicality and can be used anywhere whenever you need it. We have selected some applications to measure saturation on your cell phone, see below.

Anemocheck

Anemocheck is very practical to use, the user only needs to photograph their nails, showing immediate results.

The tool was developed by Erika Tyburski, to assist the patient in their lifestyle by controlling the disease in certain situations.

Hemaapp

Hemaapp measures hemoglobin levels in the blood, so the patient is alert to any changes the result presents.

Learn how to use the tool:

1. Place your finger on the cell phone camera lens;
2. The application will read it;
3. Through the LED sensor, it will identify characteristics of the blood color;
4. You will have the result of the amount of hemoglobin in a few seconds.

The app was developed by researchers at the University of Washington, in the United States, to control anemia, for those who want to identify whether they have this disease.

Foods that help fight anemia

It is very important for anemic people to be careful with their diet, bringing benefits with an increase in essential nutrients to improve some symptoms.

According to specialist Paulo Olzon, general practitioner, Nelson Lucif Jr nutritionist and Adriana Ávila nutritionist provide indications of foods that contribute or hinder.

Add to your menu

Meat: All meat has iron, but it must be ingested in a controlled manner
so as not to increase cholesterol levels, replacing chicken or fish protein.

Liver: It is a great ally in the fight against anemia due to its high level of iron to increase hemoglobin.

Spinach: contains vitamin B12. Folic acid and vitamin A, helping to supply iron in the body.

Beet: essential for the increase in red blood cells.

Citrus Fruits: has vitamin C to increase iron such as: strawberry, Kiwi, orange, guava among others.

Tomato: It has Vitamin C and Vitamin E which are healthy foods.

Beans and chickpeas: contains essential nutrients for health.

Care for blood oxygen saturation

Certainly maintaining health care is essential, as this could lead to future problems. While saturation is considered ideal 95% above, although the percentage may vary depending on the clinical condition of each patient, for example, a person with a respiratory problem, obstructive pulmonary disease or asthma may still present a lower saturation 88%-90%, which is not a reason of concern.

Therefore, you must be careful when the saturation decreases quickly, reaching below 85-90%, which can certainly present other types of problems.

For example: pneumonia, heart failure or anemia and it is necessary to refer the patient to the hospital.