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Who does Sideroblastic Anemia affect?
Sideroblastic anemia is a disease of adults.
How is sideroblastic anemia cured?
Acquired sideroblastic anemia may be cured when the condition that causes it is treated or removed.
What is Sideroblastic Anemia named for?
Named for the Greek words for iron and germ, sideroblastic anemia is one of the principal types of iron-utilization anemia
How is Sideroblastic Anemia caught?
Sideroblastic anemia can be inherited, but the disease is usually acquired as a result of illness or exposure to toxic substances.
What are complications of sideroblastic anemia?
Possible complications of sideroblastic anemia include: congestive heart failure, diabetes mellitus, enlargement of the liver and spleen, formation of liver nodules and scar tissue,
What is Sideroblastic anemia associated with?
Sideroblastic anemia is also associated with: leukemia, lymphoma (cancer of the lymph glands), myeloma (cancer of the bone marrow), rheumatoid arthritis, and other inflammatory diseases
When is oral pyridoxine used to treat sideroblastic anemia?
In rare instances, treatment with oral pyridoxine (a B-complex vitamin) benefits patients whose sideroblastic anemia was present at birth. This treatment improves the condition of some patients but does not cure the anemia.
Which anemia can be diagnosed by gastric analysis?
Pernicious anemia
When does sideroblastic anemia require transfusions?
the cause of a patient's anemia cannot be determined, blood transfusions may be necessary. Medications are prescribed to stimulate excretion or excess iron that accumulates as a result of these transfusions.
Who on TLC was diagnosed with sickle cell anemia?
T- Boz
I feel fatigued and VERY dizzy. I am currently on my period. What is the cause for this?
Dizziness and fatigue are usually signs of anemia (poor blood count). This can be diagnosed with a simple blood test. If anemia is diagnosed, one may have to take iron supplements.
How do you know when you have sickle cell anemia?
When you have been diagnosed with it by a medical doctor by lab testing.
