Anaemia in Women of Chhattisgarh: Why an Iron Profile Test Matters

Quick answer: Anaemia means your blood has less haemoglobin than normal, so your body gets less oxygen. NFHS-5 found that more than half of women in Chhattisgarh are anaemic. A CBC shows whether you are anaemic, and an Iron Profile helps show whether low iron is a likely cause. Both tests are included in every Ruprela health package in Raipur.

What is anaemia and why is it so common in women?

Haemoglobin is the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen around the body. When haemoglobin falls below the normal level, it is called anaemia. Mild anaemia may cause no symptoms at all, while more severe anaemia can make daily life difficult.

Women are more likely to become anaemic for several reasons:

• Monthly blood loss during periods, especially if periods are heavy.
• Higher iron needs during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
• Diets low in iron-rich foods, or meals where tea is taken right after food, which can reduce iron absorption.
• Repeated pregnancies with little gap between them.

The National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) found that more than half of women in Chhattisgarh are anaemic. This means that for many women in Raipur and across the state, a simple blood test is a sensible part of routine care.

What are the symptoms of anaemia?

Many women get used to the symptoms and think they are normal. Common signs include:

• Feeling tired or weak most of the time.
• Breathlessness while climbing stairs or walking fast.
• Pale skin, pale inner eyelids or pale nails.
• Dizziness, headaches or a fast heartbeat.
• Hair fall, brittle nails or difficulty concentrating.

These symptoms can have other causes too, so a blood test and a doctor's opinion are important before starting any treatment on your own.

What does an Iron Profile test show?

A CBC (complete blood count) tells you your haemoglobin level and the size and number of your red blood cells. An Iron Profile goes one step further. It usually measures serum iron, total iron-binding capacity (TIBC) and transferrin saturation, which together help your doctor judge whether your body is short of iron.

This matters because not all anaemia is caused by iron deficiency. Low vitamin B12 or folic acid can also cause anaemia. That is why the Executive and Premium packages add Folic Acid and Vitamin B12 to the CBC and Iron Profile, giving your doctor more information in one visit.

Which Ruprela health package includes the Iron Profile?

Every one of our health packages includes both CBC + ESR and an Iron Profile. Here are the current prices:

For most women who mainly want to check for anaemia, the Complete Health Package at ₹999 already covers CBC + ESR and Iron Profile, along with thyroid, sugar (HbA1c), liver, kidney and cholesterol tests. If your doctor also wants to check Vitamin B12, Folic Acid and Vitamin D, the Executive Complete Body Checkup at ₹1,599 is a good fit. Blood tests are reported by an NABL accredited laboratory, usually the same day or the next day.

Anaemia testing for women in Raipur and across Chhattisgarh

Ruprela has been part of Raipur's healthcare since 1982 and is located at Shastri Chowk, beside Bajrang Mandir, easy to reach from Pandri, Shankar Nagar, Tatibandh, Mowa and Telibandha. Many women find it hard to take time out from home, work or college, so home sample collection is available in Raipur for health packages. Women from Bilaspur, Rajnandgaon, Korba and Dhamtari who visit Raipur can also come to the centre directly. Please call to book home collection or to confirm timings.

How to book at Ruprela: Choose the Complete Health Package for CBC and Iron Profile, or the Executive Complete Body Checkup if you also want Vitamin B12 and Folic Acid. You can book online or call / WhatsApp 074708 89922. Take your report to your doctor, who will decide if treatment is needed and how to monitor it.

This article is for general information and is not a substitute for advice from your doctor.