Anemia is the condition of having less than the normal number of red blood cells or less than the normal quantity of hemoglobin in the blood. The oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood is, therefore, decreased. There are several types of anemia such as iron deficiency anemia (the most common type), sickle cell anemia, vitamin B12 anemia, pernicious anemia, and aplastic anemia. Symptoms of anemia may include

• fatigue,
• malaise,
• hair loss,
• palpitations,
• menstruation, and
• medications.

Treatment for anemia includes treating the underlying cause for the condition. Iron supplements, vitamin B12 injections, and certain medications may also be necessary.

• internal bleeding,
• kidney failure,
• mental confusion,
• coma,
• body fluid accumulation, and
• frequent infections.

Elevated homocysteine levels (hyperhomocysteinemia) is a sign that the body isn't producing enough of the amino acid homocysteine. The condition may be genetic (inherited) called homocystinuria. Homocystinuria is a somewhat rare genetic (inherited) condition that includes symptoms like developmental delays, osteoporosis, blood clots, heart attack, heart disease, stroke, and visual abnormalities died at an early age. There are other causes of the condition like alcoholism.

Supplementing the diet with folic acid and possibly vitamins B6 and B12 supplements can lower homocysteine levels. Currently there is no direct proof that taking folic acid and B vitamins to lower homocysteine levels prevent heart attacks and strokes. Talk to your doctor if you feel you need to have your homocysteine blood levels checked.

• gallstones,
• high cholesterol or triglycerides,
• blood flow obstruction to the liver, and
• toxins (medications and chemicals).

• nausea,
• vomiting,
• upper right abdominal pain, and
• jaundice.

• light-headedness,
• dizziness, or
• even fainting if not enough blood is getting to the brain.

Signs and symptoms of pregnancy vary by stage (trimester).  The earliest pregnancy symptom is typically a missed period, but others include

breast swelling and tenderness,

• nausea and sometimes vomiting,
• fatigue, and
• bloating.

Second trimester symptoms include

•  backache,
• weight gain,
• itching, and
• possible stretch marks.

Third trimester symptoms are

• additional weight gain,
• heartburn,
• hemorrhoids,
• swelling of the ankles,
• fingers, and face,
• breast tenderness, and
• trouble sleeping.

Eating a healthy diet, getting a moderate amount of exercise, also are recommended for a healthy pregnancy. Information about the week by week growth of your baby in the womb are provided.