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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoHypochromic anemia is a generic term for any type of anemia in which the red blood cells (erythrocytes) are paler than normal. (Hypo- refers to less, andchromicmeans color.) A normal red blood cell will have an area of pallor in the center of it; in hypochromic cells, this area of central pallor is increased. This decrease in redness is due to a disproportionate reduction of red cell hemoglobin (the pigment that imparts the red color) in proportion to the volume of the cell.
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∙ 13y agohookworm infestation leads to iron and Vitamin B12 deficiency.
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∙ 14y agoiron deficiency anemia thalassemia
sideroblastic anemia
lead poisoning ( rare )
Pyridoxine deficiency
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∙ 13y agoLow levels of iron in the body.
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Can anemia caused by blood loss or iron deficiency turn into anything serious?
yes. Fe is essential for production of haemoglobin. Deficiency of iron causes microcytic hypochromic. This leads to anaemic hypoxia, also cyanosis.
What is treatment for macrocytic anemia?
Macrocytic anemia is a condition where the red blood cells are larger than they should be. They are usually larger and there usually is a lower number than there should be.
What causes red blood cells?
Anemia has multiple causes, the most common of which are 1) iron deficiency anemia, and 2) blood loss anemia. There are many, many other causes, as well.
What causes iron deficiency anemia in developing countries?
In developing countries located in tropical climates, the most common cause of iron deficiency anemia is infestation with hookworm.
What causes concave nails?
anemia
Does pineapple causes anemia?
Yes it does
What worm that causes anemia?
Hookworm
Why does mensuration stop in a young women?
The most common causes of young women not menstruating is malnutrition, anemia, and/or low body weight.
Can anemia lead to oedema?
anemia causes increased production of vascular endothelial relaxing factor that causes dilatation of the vasculature producing oedema.
How is sideroblastic anemia cured?
Acquired sideroblastic anemia may be cured when the condition that causes it is treated or removed.
What causes anemia after cardiac surgery?
If you had a great blood loss during the surgery, then this could of caused the Anemia.
PATHOPHYSiology of iron deficiency anemia?
Iron deficiency develops in several stages. In the first stage, body iron requirement exceeds iron intake, causing progressive depletion of bone marrow iron stores. As iron reservoirs decrease, compensatory increases in absorption of dietary iron occur. During later stages, deficiency is severe enough to impair red blood cell biosynthesis, leading to anemia. Iron deficiency, if severe and prolonged, may cause dysfunction of iron-containing cellular enzymes, which may contribute to fatigue and loss of stamina via mechanisms independent of the anemia itself. Iron deficiency anemia must be differentiated from other types of microcytic anemia, such as anemia caused by deficient erythropoiesis or decreased red blood cell production due to other underlying causes. If tests exclude iron deficiency in a patient with microcytic anemia, then anemia of chronic disease, structural hemoglobin abnormalities (e.g., hemoglobinopathies), and congenital red blood cell membrane abnormalities are considered. Clinical laboratory studies of hemoglobin electrophoresis and HbA 2, as well as genetic testing (e.g., alpha-thalassemia), may help distinguish these entities.
