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.
Iron-deficiency anemia. Iron-deficiency anemia, also spelled iron-deficiency anaemia, is anemia caused by a lack of iron. Anemia is defined as a decrease in the number of red blood cells or the amount of hemoglobin in the blood. When anemia comes on slowly, the symptoms are often vague and may include feeling tired, weakness, shortness of breath or poor ability to exercise.