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

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A person can only inherit sickle-cell genes if some of their ancestors came from certain regions in Africa where the inhabitants carry sickle-cell genes.

A person with one sickle-cell gene has sickle-cell trait, a milder problem.

If both father and mother pass on sickle-cell genes, the child, with two genes, will have sickle-cell disease.

Lower RBC count which could be caused due to specific iron deficiency diseases. For example, Hemacromatosis would be considered a chronic iron def. disease

Signs and Symptoms Hemolytic anemia is a term used for a variety of anemias characterized by a low count of red blood cells. Red blood cells are produced by stem cells in bone marrow. They contain hemoglobin, a protein that carries oxygen in the blood stream throughout the body. Hemolytic anemia occurs when red blood cells have an abnormally short life span. They're destroyed faster than bone marrow can produce them. The term for destruction of red blood cells is "hemolysis." Symptoms of hemolytic anemia may vary with each child. The following are some of the most common symptoms: * Abnormally pale skin as well as jaundice or yellowing of skin and eyes * Confusion * Dark colored urine * Dizziness, weakness or intolerance to physical activity * Enlarged spleen and liver * Fever * Heart murmur * Increased heart rate Symptoms of Hemolytic anaemia can range from mild to severe. It may lead to various health problems such as arrhythmias, an enlarged heart and heart failure. These are caused because of the lack of oxygen in the blood stream, so the heart has to work harder to provide the body with enough oxygen.

The symptoms a person experiences depends on the severity of the condition and the type, as there are different types of hemolytic anaemia.

The most common symptoms are tiredness and weakness due to the lack of oxygen being delivered around the body.

Other symptoms may include:

* Dizziness * Headache * Cold hands and feet * Chills * Enlarged Spleen * Upper abdominal pain (due to an enlarged spleen) * Pale skin * Pale gums * Pale nail beds * Chest pain * Jaundice * Rapid heart rate

Hi, I was recently diagnosed with anaemia and as a matter of fact still have it. I hope my answer meets your standard. Before finding this out, I had symptoms like hair loss, dark circles, dizziness and weakness. I was given anaemia tablets and after taking them on a regular basis things got slightly better. I stopped taking the tablets, ( meaning no treatment ) and I realised my level of concentration decreased rapidly. I got more dizzy than ever and I felt really weak. If there isn't much iron in the blood or blood in itself, there won't be a good means of transportation of substances such as glucose/oxygen for energy etc. Just take your iron tablets and eat a variety of iron - rich food like fish, meat and vegetables ( although veggies are nasty ) . All that helps avoid you from undergoing those symptoms. Also in extreme cases, you can breakdown/ collapse/ lose conscience which has happened to me once.

To be on the safe side, take your medications and iron - rich foods.

Hope this helped!

The sickle cell trait is that you dont have the whole thing you have half of it which is called the trait

In the cold seasons the patient will suffer from joint pains, and in the high places like mountain they will suffer also from severe pain.

sickle cell orignates when a red blood cell is too large to fit in the blood vessel and the pressure that is against the it causes it to have a crescent shape

56 yrs old female with Barretts, GI doctor has made orders for MRI and blood work in 2 weeks for possible gastrointestinal amyloidosis. Started pooping black yesterday and today. Should I go to ER?

Anaemia can be hereditary, (for example people with thalasemia) or can be the result of a diet poor in foods rich in iron. Foods rich in iron are red meat, spinach, parsley, spinach etc. Also, a person might have high levels of blood iron and the feritine might be low and that means that the body cannot absorb iron, despite receiveing it.

You can. It might be to make sure it doesn't have trouble going down the esophagus. Make sure you drink a lot of water or liquids when taking it.

Down syndrome is due to trisomy condition of chromosome 21. That is 2n+ 1 condition. leads to mental retardation, reduced IQ pwer etc

sickle cell trait is caused by two recessive alleles - meaning both partns must give resessive trait DNA o their child. - sickle cell anemia dose not have a benefit - or if it dose it is out waysd by the fact that people with sickle cell have very low blood oxygen as their blood cellsare dis-formed. however, if there is only one allele- ie they have A and b alleles for sickle cell. then they are more immune to malaria. a deadly parasite passed by misquotes in tropical countries.

Mosquitoes don't cause anaemia, but they do carry the malaria parasite which can cause anaemia. Therefore, if you are bitten by a mosquito that is carrying malaria and get infected, you may develop anaemia (with other symptoms of malaria).

The stiffness in the hands may be the result of inflammation in and around the joints. the bumps may be either deformity's forming as a result of RA or rheumatoid nodules these can a pear and disappear just as easily. If you are showing these symptoms you should consult a health professional about it.

Pernicious or megaloblastic anemia is mainly caused due to deficiency of either Vitamin B12, or Folic acid or both.

risk groups are pregnant lady(mainly folate is the cause)

strict vegetarian(vit b12 is only found in animal sources)

malabsorbtion syndrome(like problem with enteric factor of castle).

Hyperchromic anemia can cause a lower red blood cell count and higher levels of hemoglobin in the red blood cells. Other effects include brittle nails, sore mouth, headaches, and shortness of breath.

To display symptoms it requires 2 copies. Someone with one copy would only be a carrier and not display any symptoms.

Iron deficiency anaemia is the commonest form of anaemia and it is common in young, adolescent girls.

The reason cound be:

- dietary deficiency (low intake of easier absorbable heme iron - meat)

- rapid grwoth period (increased cell division = increased demand for iron)

- pregnancy/lactation

- malabsorption (can be caused by small intestine abnormalities)

- blood loss (including heavy menstruation).

Vitamin B12 has a very low potential for toxicity. The Institute of Medicine states that "no adverse effects have been associated with excess vitamin B12 intake from food and supplements in healthy individuals." The Institute recommends that adults over 50 years of age get most of their vitamin B12 from supplements or fortified food because of the high incidence of impaired absorption of B12 from unfortified foods in this population.

You are born with this trait. If you had both copies, instead of one, you would have the disease. There is no way to get rid of it. Think about any children you have and be sure the person who will be the other parent doesn't carry the trait or have the disease.

Sickle cell anemia cause red blood cells to be shaped like sickles. malaria can't enter these cells which gives the person an immunity to malaria.

Because sickle cell diseases are characterized by the rapid loss of red blood cells