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Anemia
This category is for questions about the lack of red blood cells or hemoglobin called anemia: its symptoms, causes, and treatment.
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What best describes the characteristics erythrocyte associated with pernicious anemia?
megaloblastic or macrocytic nucleatd cells.
When cells don't form a membrane and are only half developed and then pass thus genetic information onto other cells...i think
Sickle cell anemia is a condition in which the red blood cells are misformed. Instead of being round and concave somewhat like a donut but without a hole, a sickled red blood cell looks more like a crescent moon. The problem with sickle cell anemia is that, because of the deformity, it is not able to carry as much heme therefore decreasing the amount of oxygen each red blood cell can carry. When individuals get into sickle cell crisis, the cells of their body are greatly deprived of oxygenated blood. They are usually dehydrated and thus the sickled cell has even more difficulty passing through the venous and arterial systems. This condition is extremely painful for the individual and they will need medical attention immediately.
How long would an intravenous treatment for iron deficiency anemia take?
I am scheduled for IV Iron in a few days. The doctors said it will take about 2 to 3 hours. The first thing they do is test the patient to see if she/he is allergic. Then the Iv is done after that time.
What is the difference between thalassemia and sickle cell anemia?
Though Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Anemia are seemingly similar to the unknowing, a large difference remains; Thalassemia is characterized by a reduced production from one of the globin chains which make up hemoglobin while in Sickle Cell Anemia, the globin chains themselves are structurally defective.
Is the change in the size of the chromosomes the cause of sickle cell disease?
the sickle cell disease can be caused by many things including the change in size of chromosomes. the change of size in chromosomes can change and become either bigger or smaller. if the size doesnt change, then it doesnt get bigger or smaller which means the size stays relatively the same in general. it also makes you get a priapism
Can you have anemia and gestational diabetes at the same time?
Yes, this is possible. Anemia is caused by low iron and is common in pregnancy because the baby is using a lot of red blood cells to grow. Anemia is treated with iron supplements or an increased amount of iron in your diet.
Gestational diabetes is caused by insulin resistance which results in an increased amount of sugar in the bloodstream.
You can have both at the same time. However, if you are following a diabetic diet, chances are you will be getting enough iron to treat the anemia.
How can one avoid macrocytic anemia?
Macrocrytic anemia is usually caused by poor nutrition. Getting a sufficient amount of vitamins, especially B12 can help your body fight off macrocrytic anemia.
Which is a degenerative disease atherosclerosis malaria rickets sickle cell anaemia?
antherosclerosis
How does sickle-cell trait differ from sickle-cell disease?
in sickle cell trait you don't actually have the disease. you are only able to pass the disease to your kids if you marry a person with sickle cell or that also has the trait. sickle cell disease is when you actually have the disease. you can pass it to your kids if you marry someone with the trait or the disease. if you marry someone without a trait or disease then your kids will most likely have the trait.
Can anemia cause a false negative on a home pregnancy test?
No. The only thing that will cause a false negative on a HPT is testing too early. See your DR for a blood test.
Can fibroids cause pelvic pain and leg numbness and anemia?
Yes, heavy bleeding and fibroid pressing on nerves can cause pelvic pain and numbness.
Can menopause trigger a sickle cell crisis?
Menopause is not a single event. It is the process where the body's reproductive ability comes to an end. During this process, there are many changes taking place in the body. These changes may, in fact, affect you in such a way as to increase or decrease the number and severity of crises that you experience. Pay attention to how your body is responding to menopause, eat a healthy diet, drink lots of fluids, and get lots of rest.
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How many people in the US have sickle cell anemia?
About 70,000 Americans have it. About 2 million carry the gene for it.
Does the hookworm cause anemia?
Yes, hookworm is the name for two species of worms: Ancylostoma Duodenale and Necator Americanus. They produce anemia because they suck blood from the intestinal mucosa and damage it. The result is a loss of protein and iron.
Does drinking for over a year lead to anemia?
Alchohol can be associated with anemia. For example, alcoholic liver damage can be a cause of megaloblastic anaemia Alchohol can be associated with anemia. For example, alcoholic liver damage can be a cause of megaloblastic anaemia
Its not plastic anemia , its aplastic anemia, defect in the bone marrow to form blood cells.
Pernicious anemia cytotoxic or non cytotoxic in which type of hypersensitivity?
generally, pernicious anemia, if autoimmune, is a type 2 hypersensitivity
What are the demographics of pernicious anemia?
Pernicious anemia is most common in patients of northern European descent and African Americans and less frequent in people of southern European descent and Asians. There is no sex predilection.
How do you get sickle cell disease?
You can prevent sickle cell disease by theres no way you can but if you have sickle cell disease you can get blood transfusions to stop most of the pain becasue you can get new blood cells instead of moon like shaped cells and then you will have easier blood flow and no pain because it wont clog anymore.
