Anaemia   IRON Deficiency Anaemia is a common type of anaemia in women of child-bearing age due to absolute or relatie deficiency of iron.   SYMPTOMS Easy, fatigue, breathlessness on exertion, giddiness, dimness of vision, pallor of the skin and mucous membranes, anorexia, tingling sensation, palpitation, oedema of the ankles, dilatation of the heart, heart murmur, etc. Stomatitis Glossitis with a sore red tongue. Brittle, dry spoon-shapped nails. Pale, scanty menstruation. Dysphagia, hypochlorhydia and numbness may be present.   PROGNOSIS If untreated, the condition runs a prolonged and progressive course. Prognosis as regards lifeis not serious. But if left untreated, may lead to a lowered esistance against infection.   TREATMENT Moderate activities considering the capacity of the patient and the degree of anaemia are to be advised. A well-balanced iron-rich diet is to be prescribed to meet the iron needs of the patient as and when necessary. This acts as a precautionary measure against infection. Ferrum phosphoricum china, Arsenicalba, Lecithin and Avena are all dependable medicines.