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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 are the nursing diagnosis for pernicious anemia?

1. Activity Intolerance r/t weakness, fatigue. 2. Imbalanced Nutrition- less than body requirement r/t decreased knowledge of nutritional needs.

3. Deficient Knowledge with regards to balanced diet.

What are complications of sideroblastic anemia?

Possible complications of sideroblastic anemia include: congestive heart failure, diabetes mellitus, enlargement of the liver and spleen, formation of liver nodules and scar tissue,

Is iron deficiency anemia fatal?

iron deficiency anemia is not fatal as long as its treated with iron supply. anemic people usually are pale, weak, they lose senses and appetite , they get dizzy and they have shortened breath.mainly it's life -time treatment (folic acid pills ). . common combination of an iron deficiency is people who carry the thalassanemia stigma in countries such as Greece, Spain or Italy (80% more people in these countries have stigma). healthy diet full in vitamins, iron , proteins, water and also, as prescribed, iron pills as recommented if u lack of iron.

How old is the longest living person with brutons agammaglobulin anemia?

Dont know the oldest but I am 35 and still kicking. Was diagnosed when I was 6 when I was hospitalized for pneumonia. My brother is 45years old and doing better the older he gets.

Can malt cause anemia?

Malt (maltose sugar) is not a cause of anemia. An unbalanced diet that consists mostly of malted beverages such as beer and malted milkshakes is likely to not provide enough iron to prevent anemia.

What do all anemias have in common?

All people with anemia have abnormally low count of red blood cells or low concentrations of hemoglobin in their blood stream. This can be caused by a large number of factors, with the most common being: a form of blood loss (ex: traumatic injury), decreased or abnormal red blood cell reproduction (ex: sickle cell anemia), or a destruction of blood cells (ex: infection). People with anemia also experience common symptoms, such as: fatigue, dizziness, shortness of breath, pale skin, and an unusually rapid heart beat.

Is there a cure for chronic pancytopenia anemia?

No, definitely no. My husband passed away from severe pancytopenia anemia and Hodgkin's Lymphoma cancer. Both those things were closely related to one another

Can you die from anemia?

Only if the anemia gets progressively worse. If it's stable, you won't die from it, and you should be able to replenish your iron stores. But if it get's worse, you're probably losing blood from somewhere, and if you lose a lot of blood, death does result.
Yes you can if you don't treat it. It's pretty unlikely in developed countries though.

Is there any threat to life in normocytic normochromic anaemia?

It's not possible to answer without further information. If you lose half your blood volume, you will have life-threatening normocytic, normochromic anemia. Ask your health care provider for advice specific to your situation.

What does a sickle cell attack feel like?

OK i know this guy who has sickle cell and he had gotten shot once and he said that the sickle cell pain her ts more

it is also like your worst headake

it hurts more than breaking a bone

their are no words in the English dictionary to describe it

What are the early signs of leukemia?

Fatigue

Malaise (vague feeling of bodily discomfort)

Abnormal bleeding

Excessive bruising

Weakness

Reduced exercise tolerance

Weight loss

Bone or joint pain

Infection and fever

Abdominal pain or "fullness"

Enlarged spleen, lymph nodes, and liver

The early signs for leukemia are regular fevers and feeling fatigued, being the most common. Other signs would be a lot of pain through out ones body and loss of appetite.

What is the icd 9 code for screening for sickle-cell disorder?

282.61 is the code for SS disease without crisis, so it is not correct to use as a screening test.

V78.2 is the code for sickle cell disease or trait SCREENING.

What is sickle cell in white people called?

Sickle Cell....... My son has been diagnosed with sickle cell trait. We are white and the doctors called it Sickle Cell Trait! hope this helps...

Why Chronic bleeding leads to iron deficiency anemia?

you must search girl..don't ask people to make your homework

Abdul Reda

Improve your English rather then wasting your time posting useless answers

"make your homework" makes NO sense.

Is there a relation between Lupus and Beta Thalassemia Minor?

I have reason, though unscientific, to believe there may be a connection. Beta-Thalassemia minor is diagnosed in my family (myself, my children, and sporadic occurrences in older relatives), the older relatives first were diagnosed with lupus, had no idea they carried the BTM genetic disorder until a younger member was diagnosed and they were subsequently tested.

How do you tell a child who have sickle cell?

You tell them gently, and truthfully, in language they can understand. Children understand and accept things like that better than most adults give them credit for.

Does sickle cell anemia cause decayed teeth?

I have sickle cell and scapular necrosis occurred because the none in my joints became soft from the many crises I had. My teeth also was affected and severe decaying occurred. My dentist said it was because of the necrosis and sickle cell.

Does anemia eventually become a blood disorder?

Anemia is a blood disorder, but is often easily controlled and temporary. In women of childbearing age, anemia is often due to iron deficiency.

Is eating paper a sign of iron deficiency?

Usually when a person is habitually eating paper it is a strong sign of iron deficiency, as well as other basic vitamen needs, such as B12 and B14. This problem can be solved by taking +iron vitamens. You should see results in three to four weeks; in a month paper-eating habbits should vanish completely.