Oxygen deficiency

Oxygen deficiency: causes, symptoms and treatment

Oxygen deficiency (hypoxia) is a condition in which the body experiences a lack of oxygen and begins to suffer from its lack in tissues and organs. The cause of hypoxia can be respiratory or cardiac dysfunction, diseases of the lungs, blood vessels or nervous system, as well as other factors affecting the supply of oxygen to the body.

Symptoms of oxygen deficiency can range from general fatigue and headache to loss of consciousness and seizures. In severe cases, hypoxia can lead to the shutdown of vital organs and even death.

To diagnose oxygen deficiency, various methods are used, such as measuring oxygen levels in the blood, echocardiography, ultrasound of the lungs and others. It is important to note that most symptoms of oxygen deficiency are not specific, meaning they can be associated with other diseases, so a comprehensive examination is necessary to make a diagnosis.

Oxygen deficiency can be caused by many factors, including prolonged exposure to high levels of carbon dioxide in the air, smoking, decreased activity of the physical respiratory muscles, obesity, lung disease, circulatory disorders, stroke and other diseases. Chronic hypoxia is especially dangerous, which can lead to serious consequences and threaten life. Treatment for oxygen deficiency depends on the cause of the condition. Treatment may include the use of breathing equipment, medications to prevent oxygen deprivation and