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Can you have both iron-deficiency anemia and vitamin B12 anemia?
i guess so but then it would be called deficiency anemia because you are lacking nutrition
I am a 37 yr old black female and I would like to know what can cause your red blood cell count to be low?
It would be important to consider several causes of anemia, the most common one being iron-deficiency anemia. After that, blood loss from hemorrhoids, ulcers, and the like, need to be considered. You should also be tested for sickle cell anemia, if this hasn't been done already. In addition, folic acid deficiency can cause macrocytic anemia, and B12 deficiency can cause megaloblastic anemia.
What is the difference between iron-deficiency anemia and pernicious anemia?
The main difference is that Iron-Deficiency Anemia is caused by lack of iron, and therefore low haemaglobin levels. Pernicious anamia is caused by a lack of vitimin B12 which aids the production and growth of red blood cells, therefore lowering the haemaglobin level, and both would have a lowered hematocrit level.
If someone was suffering from iron deficiency anemia which stage of cellular respiration would be most affected?
Electron Transport Chain.
Which of the following laboratory tests would be abnormal for a patient with anemia?
Hemoglobin levels would be low in a patient with anemia. Additionally, hematocrit levels and red blood cell count would also be decreased in an individual with anemia. Iron studies, such as serum iron and ferritin levels, may also show abnormalities in cases of iron-deficiency anemia.
What is a deficiency disease cause and possible treatment?
I think it would be a deficiency is a vitamin or mineral. Increase the relevant vitamin or mineral to optimum levels.
What is a good anemia treatment?
Anemia or iron deficiency can be cured by eating foods high in iron (leafy greens especially spinach are great, other green veggies are good as well but spinach is the highest in iron). Also, if you have been diagnosed as anemic by a doctor they will often prescribe iron supplements. Sickle cell anemia however cannot be cured, only treated.
A deficiency of iron in the diet would result in?
One result would be iron deficiency anemia. This results in lack of energy and paleness of skin. One cure for iron defiency would be to eat iron-rich foods and/or take an iron supplement or a daily vitamin with iron.
WHAT IS CONSIDERED HIGH MCV COUNT IN A BLOOD TEST?
The reference range for MCV is 80-96 fL/red cell in adult. Anything over 100 would be considered to be high. High MCV indicates macrocytic (large average RBC size).The common causes of macrocytic anemia (increased MCV) are: folate deficiency anemia, Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia, liver disease, hemolytic anemias, hypothyroidism, excessive alcohol intake, aplastic anemia or myelodysplastic syndrome.
Why would you have bleeding cracks on your tongue?
You could be very dehydrated or have a special disease. I would suggest drinking a lot of water unless it hurts.
Treatment for ricketts?
Treatment for rickets typically involves vitamin D supplementation, adequate intake of calcium and phosphorus, and exposure to sunlight. In severe cases, a doctor may prescribe high-dose vitamin D supplements or intravenous therapy. It is important to follow the treatment plan outlined by a healthcare provider to help manage and improve the condition.
What is the ICD-9 code for macrocytic anemia?
Macrocytic anemia is under 281.9 in the ICD-9. Macrocytic anemia does not have its own code. It shares that code with several other types of unspecified deficiency anemia, including dimorphic, megaloblastic NOS, nutritional NOS, and simple chronic.
