Anemia

It is unlikely.

Anemia symptoms can vary according to the type of anemia that a person has, the severity of the condition and its underlying cause. Anemia can be related to problems in female reproductive health or it can be a secondary ailment that results from cancer, ulcers or hemorrhaging. In some instances, if the anemia has developed gradually over an extended period of time, a person may not notice any symptoms at all. There are, however, a number of anemia symptoms that are common to all types of anemia and that will prevent themselves when the body is no longer capable of compensating for negative internal changes. Marked Fatigue Fatigue is the most common sign of anemia, however, it should be noted that this extends beyond merely feeling tired after a grueling day or a long night. Although a person's sleep patterns may not have changed, he or she will feel exhausted and will not be able to get sufficient sleep for alleviating this exhaustion. This is also characterized by a rapid loss of energy whenever engaging in physically challenging activities. Loss Of Breath In addition to feeling tired all of the time, many individuals will also experience shortness of breath, even when performing relatively routine activities such as climbing stairs or walking modest distances. This symptom is often paired with a rapidly escalating heartbeat. In fact, the heartbeat can even be faster than average when the body is at rest. Dizziness And Trouble Focusing Whether due to extreme fatigue or difficulty breathing, many anemia sufferers also have a hard time focusing and will feel dizzy upon rising. The skin can appear pale and pasty and the individual may experience cramping in the legs or at the bottoms of the feet. At this stage, sleeping patterns can be disrupted by both leg cramps and extended bouts of insomnia. Anemia Symptoms For Specific Anemia Types Beyond fatigue, dizziness and other anemia symptoms that are common to nearly all anemia sufferers, there are also many symptoms that are specific to the type of anemia that a person has. For instance, those who have anemia as the result of an iron deficiency will often experience abnormal cravings for inedible substances such as paper or dirt. Anemia symptoms among those with a Vitamin B12 deficiency can include tingling in the extremities and difficulty walking. A blue-black line around the gums is often indicative of anemia resulting from chronic lead poisoning and jaundice or red or brown urine can be a sign of anemia caused by the destruction of red blood cells. Ultimately, when identifying the signs of anemia that are common to all anemia types, patients and their providers can use these secondary symptoms to identify the underlying cause of this condition.

Thalassemia is a genetic blood disorder that causes reduced hemoglobin production, leading to anemia and various health complications. Health insurance coverage for thalassemia treatment varies by provider and policy, often including costs for regular blood transfusions, chelation therapy, and routine medical care. Patients should carefully review their insurance plans to ensure adequate coverage for necessary treatments and medications. Additionally, some countries have specific programs or support systems for individuals with thalassemia to help offset treatment costs.

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CHD means a child is born with an abnormally structured heart and/or other large vessels. For example: Their heart may have incomplete, or missing parts, or may be put together in an abnormal way.

AS THERE IS IRON DEFICIENCY IN THIS TYPE OF ANEMIA,LOW SERUM IRON SO THERE WILL BE INCREASE IN BINDING OF IRON ITS A COMPENSATORY PROCESS .

no she is an carryier for it that means she carries the disease but its not like her moms

my mcv in blood test is 77? my mch is 26 and my hemoglobin is 122. what does it mean?

You get to live to 40, get free medication, eat alot of candy, and be very cold all the time.

to keep the haemoglobin level at 12-14gm/dl.

It can be as low as 4 days.

it has to do with inherited blood disorder that affects red blood sells

lower than normal. 19

Neither. People with sickle cell anemia have the same number of chromosomes and even the same number of genes as those who don't have the disease. The difference is a *change* in one of the genes. Actually, it is (usually) caused by a one letter difference in the hemoglobin gene which makes the hemoglobin produced more 'sticky' on a molecular level.

Blood lab work will be the only way to determine the severity of your anemia. One's body's reaction to anemia will vary depending on a few factors. The body has a remarkable ability to adapt, even to anemia. If one becomes anemic gradually, he or she may not even notice until the condition is bad compared to someone who develops anemia suddenly. The cause must also be considered.

the word sickle comes from the latin sikia meaning "annoyance" the rest of the word was just put in because the guys wo invented it were a*s holes.......

........got you, fool

No, it is not.

G6PD (Glucose-6-Phosphate-Dehydrogenase) is an enzyme which protects the red blood cells under specific circustances.

These specific circumstances include

- certain drugs/medications (sulfonamides, antimalarial drugs, salicylates)

- diet (fava beans)

- infections

- fever

- acidosis.

Individuals, born with a deficiency of this enzyme, are not efficiently protected. Meaning, if they are subjected for a longer time to any of these specific substances or conditions, their unprotected red blood cells could suffer damage. Due to this damage, the red blood cells are destroyed - leading to bleeding (hemolytic episodes).

This inborn deficiency is X-linked, which means, it primarily effects males, partial involvement or carrier situation applies to females.

This aspect is similar to that of Thalassemia, as Thalassemia is also an inherited condition, which effects males primarily, and females are mainly the carriers.

But, G6PD is a deficiency of an enzyme (Glucose-6-Phosphate-Dehydrogenase), and Thalassemia is caused by a genetic fault, which impairs the synthesis (production) of haemoglobin, the red blood cells' oxygen-carrying molecules.

While G6PD deficiency is active only at the above specific circumstances, Thalassemia is constantly present.

this is a disease, not an odor, so it does not smell.

If a person has a single sickle cell allele they will have some sickles red blood cells, and some normal red blood cells. This is the origami purpose that this evolved for. If a person had a single sickle cell allele, they will be mostly resistant to malaria. This is why sickle cell anemia is most prevalent in areas of the world where malaria is common. However, if a person has two sickle cell anemia alleles, they will have ONLY sickled red blood cells. The "sickling" of the red blood cells is caused by a mutation in the protien that the gene codes for. That protein is hemoglobin, which carries oxygen through the blood. If a person has sickle cell anemia, parts of their body wil not get enough oxygen. They can pass out, loose sensation in the limb, or even die from it. In short, a person with two alleles is sick, and a person with one allele is not.

More than often, those suffering from anemia complain non-specific symptoms of a feeling rather weak, or fatigued, general malaise and sometimes poor concentration. They may also report of constant shortness of breath on exertion. In very severe anemia, the body may compensate for the lack of oxygen-carrying capability of the blood by increasing cardiac output. In such a situation, the visible signs may be palpitations, rapid heart rate, angina (if preexisting heart disease is present), fainting episodes, and symptoms of heart failure.

Folic acid anemia is a known risk factor for neural tube birth defects.

Iron deficiency anaemia - as the name suggests - is caused by the lack of sufficient iron.

Iron, inside the heme group of the protein Haemoglobin, is necessary to carry Oxygen (and carbon dioxide) inside the red blood cells. If the body tissues are not getting enough oxygen - hypoxia -, anaemia results.

The reasons can be:

- low dietary intake of heme iron (heme iron is easier to absorb)

- malabsorption (prevention of iron absorption)

- blood loss (iron lost along with the red blood cells)

- increased demand (rapid growth, pregnancy, lactation)

Vitamin B12 deficiency can also result in anaemia.

The reasons can be:

- Vitamin B12 deficiency

- folate deficiency

- liver disease/cirrhosis

- alcoholism

- pregnancy

- myelodysplastic syndromes.

Since anaemias (hypoxia) symptoms generally are the same, diagnosis is based on blood film (blood smear), and blood tests' results of

- Hct = percentage of Red blood cells on whole blood,

- RCC = red blood cell count,

- MCV = Mean cell or corpuscule volume,

- MCH = Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin,

- MCHC Mean corpuscular haemoglobin concentration, and also

- Serum iron (SI)

- Serum ferritin,

- Transferrin saturation,

- Total Iron binding Capacity (TIBC) .

Iron deficiency anaemia:

- Red blood cells are hypochromic (paler) and microcytic (smaller), due to less then normal contents of haemoglobin.

- Target cells,

- elliptocytes (pencil cells)

Vitamin B12 deficiency:

- Macrocytes (bigger red blood cells, due to delayed release from bone marrow)

(Macrocytes are often associated with Macrocyic Anaemia, too)

- Target cells,

- stomatocytes

- hypersegmented neutrophils.

Haemoglobin level in both cases are decreased, but MCV (Mean cell volume) is

- down in iron deficiency anaemia and

- up in Vitamin B12 deficiency (Macrocytic anaemia).

- ferritin level is always low in iron deficiency anaemia.

a healthy female in Boston has a hematocrit around 44 which is very accurate since her RBC count is very normal but in a female with iron deficiency anemia there blood cell count ranges around 32 because inadequate iron is available the body cannot manufacture the hemoglobin