The blood test method to find out if a person has anemia is still the most effective, however, it is possible, with technology, to identify anemia due to application.

Nowadays, with technological advances increasingly developed, an application has been created that can detect anemia through the nails.

This is particularly important for poorer countries where getting a blood test can be very difficult.

Today, we will talk more about the anemia, what are its causes and symptoms, in addition to bringing this incredible application, Check out more.

Anemia

The best-known form of anemia is caused by a lack of some vitamins and nutrients in the body, such as iron and vitamin B12, causing a low concentration of hemoglobin in the blood.

Anemia also occurs when there is a congenital defect of the bone marrow, which is responsible for the production of blood cells. Bleeding and other genetic defects also cause anemia.

Another situation is during pregnancy, which can cause poor development of the fetus and make the mother ill due to anemia.

It is known, in the world, that there are 2 billion people who suffer from anemia, with its highest concentration in poorer countries.

Symptoms of anemia

Below we list the symptoms most seen in cases of anemia:

• Apathy;
• Dizziness;
• Somnolence;
• Shortness of breathe;
• Pallor;
• Tiredness;
• Lack of appetite;
• Palpitation;
• Tachycardia.

Anemia app

The application that brings the most advanced technology to discover anemia at the moment is Anemocheck. An app developed by scientists, who are part of Emory University, in the United States.

This application works through a photo of the nail, taken by the user, where its color is analyzed, identifying whether it has anemia.

So, if the application tests positive, people can search for medical guidance treat yourself in the best way possible.

What is being said about Amenocheck?

In publication in the magazine Nature, the Anemocheck application was cited in a very optimistic way, where the study data of the developer scientists were also exposed.

The app brings a great innovation, being only 10% less accurate than a laboratory blood test.

Thus, everyone, especially the poorest countries, they will be able to carry out cheaper and more accessible tests, helping to improve the health of the general population.

The app, which is still unavailable in Brazil, can be downloaded onto the operating system Android.