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What are the two mechanisms that contribute to anemia in patients with sickle cell disease?
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∙ 11y ago
hemolytic anemia and bone marrow
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What disease can you get with anemia?
Hypoxemia, brittle or rigid fingernails, cold intolerance, and possible behavioral disturbances in children. Hypoxemia resulting from anemia can worsen the cardio-pulmonary status of patients with pre-existing chronic pulmonary disease. Cold intolerance occurs in one in five patients with iron deficiency anemia, and becomes visible through numbness and tingling
How does anemia spread?
Anemia isn't a contagious disease but it is a disease you can inherit from your family members.
What disorders contribute to increased serum magnesium levels?
hemolytic anemia, renal failure, Addison's disease, hyperparathyroidism, and magnesium-based antacids
What is the prognosis for pernicious anemia?
Prognosis is generally good for patients with pernicious anemia
Who does Sideroblastic Anemia affect?
Sideroblastic anemia is a disease of adults.
What is the study nature and origin of the disease anemia?
the nature of anemia
How do pregnancy contribute aplastic anemia?
it could be an autoimmune process, where fetal cells destroy the innate bone marrow cells of mother as in graft vs. host disease.
How is a patient with kidney disease treated for anemia?
Epoetin alfa, or EPO (sold under the trade name Epogen), a hormone therapy, and intravenous or oral iron supplements are used to manage anemia in dialysis patients
Does pernicious anemia affect the elderly?
Most patients with pernicious anemia are older, usually over 60
Is pernicious anemia linked to cancer?
An increased risk of stomach cancer has been noted in patients with pernicious anemia
What disease is characterized by an inadequate number of red blood cells?
hemolytic anemia
Is sickle cell anemia an inherited disease?
Yes. It is inherited disease.
