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Does a vitamin B-12 deficiency lead to gout?
A deficiency of B-12 leads to anemia, not gout.
What can iron deficiency anemia do to your ecg?
flat t wave in chest leads --- --s.t.
How does deficiency of iron and iodine affect your body?
Deficiency of iron will lead to anemia while lack of iodine leads to thyroid problems.
A deficiency of vitamin b12 leads to which type of anemia?
Megaloblastic (Macrocytic) Anemia. Basically the Red Blood Cells have a larger volume (MCV).
What is G6P deficiency?
Glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase is an enzyme necessary for the metabolism of red blood cells. Its deficiency leads to hemolytic anemia usually triggered by exposure to some drugs.
Megaloblastic anemia results from a deficiency of?
Megaloblastic anemia results from a deficiency of vitamin B12 or folic acid, both of which play a crucial role in DNA synthesis and red blood cell production. This deficiency leads to the production of abnormally large and immature red blood cells, causing anemia.
Is anemia characterized by a deficiency in the number of white blood cells in the bloodstream?
No, anemia is not characterized by a deficiency in the number of white blood cells; instead, it refers to a deficiency in red blood cells or hemoglobin in the bloodstream. This condition leads to reduced oxygen transport in the body. A deficiency in white blood cells is known as leukopenia, which is a separate condition that affects the immune system.
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.
Why do you need intrinsic factor?
Intrinsic factor or gastric intrinsic factor is a protein produced by the stomach. It is used to absorb vitamin B12 in the small intestine. When there is a deficiency of the Intrinsic factor, there is a deficiency in the absorption of B12 into the body and this leads to pernicious anemia.
What condition is caused by lack of vitamin b12?
Deficiency leads to pernicious anaemia when immature red blood cell precursors are released into the bloodstream, and there is degeneration of the spinal cord.
What represents the order of the stages of iron deficiency?
The stages of iron deficiency typically follow a progression: first, there is a depletion of iron stores, indicated by low serum ferritin levels. Next, there is a decrease in iron transport, reflected by low serum iron and transferrin saturation. Finally, if deficiency persists, it leads to iron-deficiency anemia, characterized by reduced hemoglobin levels and altered red blood cell morphology. This progression highlights the importance of early detection and intervention to prevent anemia.
What can a deficiency lead to Vitamin C?
Extreme deficiency of vitamin C leads to Scurvy, a disease characterized by spongy and bleeding gums, bleeding under the skin, and extreme weakness.
