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the enlargement of red blood cells with near-constant hemoglobin concentration, and is defined by a mean copuscular volume (MCV) of greater than 100 femtolitres (the precise criterion varies between laboratories).
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∙ 15y agoMacrocytic anaemia is a type of anaemia, where the individual has larger than normal red blood cells, but they contain abnormally low levels of haemoglobin. (macrocytosis means abnormally large red blood cells, and macrocytic anaemia is when haemoglobin levels also drop).
It is usually caused by a lack of either vitamin B12 or folic acid (or both), which is either due to inadequate absorption or intake. It can also be caused by Alcoholism.
Symptoms may include:
* Brittle nails * Pale lips * Loss of appetite * Sore mouth * Weakness * Nausea * Weight loss Anaemia is a symptom of macrocytosis so treatment will be identifying and managing the underlying cause.
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∙ 15y agomacro = big Cyte = Cell macrocyte = BIGcell
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Is macrocytosis fatel?
yes
How long before alcohol induced macrocytosis of red blood is resolved?
Macrocytosis in alcoholics is thought to be the result of direct toxicity of acetaldehyde, the by-product of ethanol metabolism on the bone marrow hematopoietic cells. As the life span of erythrocytes is 120 days in average, macrocytosis may persist on blood test results for up to 4 months after complete abstinence of alcohol drinking, i.e. until the old macrocytic red blood cells are cleared from the circulation. HKG
You have been diagnosed with macrocytosis and told to abstain from alcohol for 30 days If you have one glass of red wine each day will it still effect your MCV?
probably
What does it mean when you are told your blood cells are enlarged?
Macrocytosis is the term given for the condition of having larger blood cells than normal. It is not a disease but can be the symptom of a number of underlying medical conditions.
What is the condition called when the red blood cells are larger than normal?
It means that they are hypotonic, they have more water in them due to an ionic gradient
High mcv and mch?
MCV(mean cell volume). Increased mcv is a sign of macrocytosis which may be related to anaemia due to deficiency of vit.B12 and/or folic acid with the occurence of megaloblasts in the bone marrow.
How serious is serious?
seriously serious
What is the comparative and superlative of the word serious?
more serious, most serious
What is the superlative form of serious?
more serious and most serious
Is the word serious a noun?
No, the word 'serious' is an adjective, a word that describes a noun (a serious student, a serious injury).The noun form of the adjective 'serious' is seriousness.
Are serious people good?
Being serious or not does not determine if someone is good or bad. It's more about their actions, values, and how they treat others. People can be serious and still be good, just as people who are more light-hearted can also be good. What matters most is their character and how they choose to behave.
How serious is hell?
Very serious!
