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Is sickle cell anemia a gentic defect affecting synthesis of hemoglobin chains?
yes
What is a lack of hemoglobin?
Hypochromia (as in hypochromic anemia) is the medical term meaning deficiency in hemoglobin.
Deficiency in erythrocytes or hemoglobin?
anemia
What is another word for anemia?
Anemia = low hemoglobin
Which blood disorder is characterized by low hemoglobin level?
Anemia is a deficiency in the amount of hemoglobin in the blood.
What are types of anemia that reduce hemoglobin level?
The type of anemia that can reduce the hemaglobin level are the microcytic-hypochromic anemia and the normocytic-normochromic anemia. Microcytic-hypochromic anemia produces small, abnormally small erythrocytes and reduced hemoglobin concentrations. However, hypochromia can occur even in cells of normal size. This type of anemia results from a variety of conditions that are caused by disorders of iron metabolism, porphyrin and heme synthesis, or globin synthesis. Normocytic-normochromic anemia produces a destruction or depletion of normal or mature erythrocytes. Although the erythrocytes are relatively normal in size and in hemoglobin content, they are insufficient in number. This type does not share any common cause, pathologic mechanism, or morphologic characteristics and is less common than the others. The five distinct anemic conditions exemplify the diversity of this classification which are the aplastic anemia, posthemorrhafic anemia, haemolytic anemia, anemia of chronic disease and sickle cell anemia.
What is lacking in Anemia?
Hemoglobin
Can you have leukemia with low hemoglobin?
Yes, of course! Low Hemoglobin means anemia, and it is said that "there are not leukemia without anemia"
Does coumadin effect hemoglobin levels?
No, coumadin (warfarin) does not directly affect hemoglobin levels in the blood. It works by blocking the synthesis of vitamin K-dependent clotting factors, which helps in preventing blood clots. Hemoglobin levels can be influenced by factors such as anemia, bleeding, or certain medical conditions, but not by coumadin itself.
What is intracorpuscular defects?
Intracorpuscular defects refer to abnormalities or dysfunctions within red blood cells themselves, often resulting in conditions like hemolytic anemia. These defects can arise from genetic mutations affecting hemoglobin synthesis, membrane structure, or metabolic pathways within the cells. Common examples include sickle cell disease and thalassemia, where the structural integrity or function of hemoglobin is compromised. These conditions lead to reduced red blood cell lifespan and various clinical symptoms associated with anemia.
What is the term for lack of sufficient hemoglobin?
Anemia
What do you have when your hemoglobin are low and joints hurt?
Anemia
