An ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) is an orthosis or brace that surrounds the ankle and at least part of the foot. AFOâs are L shaped and are externally applied to the leg and foot. An AFO can be constructed from metal, plastic, leather, synthetic fabrics, or any combination. Indications for AFOâs.
Fingernails will become thin, flat and spoon-shaped. Iron deficiency is one of the main causes of anaemia as the mineral is essential in normal red blood cells production. Symptoms include headaches, palpilation, fatigue, sore tongue and cold are seen. Other effects of iron deficiency include skin problem such as itching around the arms, legs, genitals and pica.
Symptoms of iron deficiency are not unique to iron deficiency (i.e. not pathognomonic). Iron is needed for many enzymes to function normally, so a wide range of symptoms may eventually emerge, either as the secondary result of the anemia, or as other primary results of iron deficiency.