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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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You are a vegetarian and have iron deficiency anemia Do these conditions have anything in common?

yes. if a vegetarian does not replace their old iron source (meat) with a new one (soybeans, lentils, spinach, tofu, etc) they may develop an iron deficiency. vegetarians can also take iron supplement pills to make sure they are covered.

Will a heart ejection fraction 35 percent or less live 5 years?

Hard to say. An ejection faction of 40 or lower can indicate that the patient MAY die of cardiac arrest. After the first year after a heart attack your chances of dying suddenly, drop. (no pun intended) The average life expectancy of someone under 50 who suffers an acute myocardial infarction is just over 11 years. Obviously the older the patient the less time they will have. Met an elderly gentleman on a hike in the mountains, he told me he had to that point made it 20 years after a heart attack although severity plays a role and he did not mention how bad it was. The ejection fraction seems to be lower according to the severity of the attack. The bigger the blockage and the length of time before reperfusion (unblocking and allowing blood to flow)factor in as well, in other words the amount of heart tissue death( it's permanent) is directly related to ejection fraction. After a heart attack the heart "remodels" somewhat, it becomes bigger in an attempt to make up for lost pumping function. This results in stretching, this along with scar tissue can disrupt the the electrical impulses that cause the heart to contract, this results in a weak rapid heart beat that does not move enough blood to keep the body alive. Often called a major heart attack although in fact it is not. It is called sudden cardiac death or SCD. If it's any consolation the death is relatively quick with the patient usually losing consciousness in 10 seconds due to lack of blood to the brain. Some don't get it so easy taking years to decline and die from congestive heart failure, which is the backing up of fluids in the body and lungs from low ejection fraction. I hope this answer helps you and that you did not find it too jaded or direct, as I have found through experience it's best to know the truth about this, as opposed to hiding from it. I know all this because I myself had an acute mi (heart attack) 1.5 years ago at the age of 45. My advice to you or whomever you are asking this question for is this. Tie up loose ends, get things right with the man upstairs (if that is your thing) forgive people who have wronged you and ask for forgiveness from those you wronged, unless doing so would hurt them, reconcile with family and close friends with whom you may be fighting with, more so for them than yourself. Live each day like it is your last and pray that you are one of the exceptions. Although I have never been a religious man i find that praying helps...it is said that there are no atheist on deathbeds. There is much info about it online just make sure you take it with a grain of salt. If you have any questions or need some support please feel free to contact me seamusdog420@yahoo.com

Why is it in hypophosphatemia can cause anemia?

Phosphate is essential for membrane structure of all the cells including erythrocytes. Also it is a part of ATP molecule which plays an important role in membrane integrity. The deficiency of phosphate is increasing the fragility and hemolysis of red blood cells and causing hemolytic anemia.

Why are red blood cells sickle shaped in a person with sickle cell disease?

Sickle cell is common in people from tropical areas where malaria is prevalent. Malaria can not survive on blood cells that are sickle shaped, so when populations were being killed off by malaria, those with sickle cell were surviving and passing on the sickle cell gene.

Which parasite can most likely cause these signs with heavy infestation anemia itching and hypersensitivity?

Which parasite can most likely cause these signs with heavy infestation: anemia, itching and hypersensitivity.

What is a blood disorder also known as cooley's anemia?

Thalassemis is a blood disorder also known as cooley's anemia. It is also known as Mediterranean anemia.

Is hypovolemia the same as anemia?

hypovolemia is the decrease of circulating blood plasma fluid while anemia can range from blood cells abnormalities to the blood cells average volume.

Is it safe to marry a person with sickle cell?

it is safe to marry a person with sickle cell, provided that you are not a career of the trait.

What does anemia cause you physically?

Anemia can cause a number of physical symptoms. These include shortness of breath, dizziness, headaches, pale skin, chest pains, and coldness in the hands and feet. This is because anemia is a condition when the body is not receiving enough oxygen to the rest of the body, usually due to low levels of iron in your blood. Iron helps produce hemoglobin, which carries oxygen throughout your body.

If one parent has beta thalassemia what are the chances the baby will inherit the condition?

If one parent is a carrier then the baby has a 50% chance of being born a carrier as well, but the baby will be healthy as the gene is recessive.

What can cause anaemia in goats?

the mostcommon cause of anemia is Barberpole worm.... you need to treat for worms at least 2x a year but 4 would be more recommended if you are having a problem... Barberpole worms are the most deadly to goats... the best way to tell if a goat has them is to look at the inside of the lower eyelid... if it is white or light in color your goat is anemic and needs to be treated ASAP.... if it is dark pink then you goat is fine.. check their eyelids every month or so to see if they need treatment.... if you have a goat that has white eyelids .. get them dewormed that day.... and give them Red cell... you can get that in the horse section at most feed stores.. I know Tractor supply carries it... that will help rebuild the red cell count faster so death is less likely.....Goats get it from over grazed land.. if they are eating close to the ground then they are getting infected...

Can drinking too much water cause anemia?

In a healthy individual it shouldn't. Your body should be able to turn the excess amount of water into blood and then into urine. I suppose if you were force fed water by a hose, you could potentially dilute your blood so far that the hemoglobin couldn't function optimally.

What kind of liquor can sickle cell patients drink?

There is an increased possibility of a stroke or heart attack that may often result in death. It is best to ask your doctor for a personal reccommendation on consuming alcohol and the effects it may have on your health. To prevent further complications to the disease it is best to adopt a healthy lifestyle involving limited or no alcohol intake, healthy balanced diet and exercise. Smoking should be avoided at all cost, and it is essential to consume at least 8 glasses of water a day to prevent dehydration. If you do consume alcohol, drink 1 - 8oz glass of water for every 1oz of liquor or 4 oz glass of wine or 6oz of beer. This will limit the effects of dehydration which may cause stroke.

What other group besides blacks does sickle cell affect?

Sickle cell disease predominantly affects individuals of African, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and Indian descent. It can also affect people from other regions with a history of malaria, as the sickle cell trait provides some protection against the disease.

How does anemia menstruation kidney and thyroid disease cancer age homorne disorder and certain infections affect erythrocyte sedimentation rate.?

How is ESR affected by anaemia? In anemia hematocrit is reduced and as a result the velocity of the upward flow of plasma is causing the red blood cell aggregates to fall faster. Macrocytic red cells that have a smaller surface-to-volume ratio also settle more rapidly.

How is ESR affected by Menstruation? ESR is not effected by menstruation.

How is ESR affected by kidney disease? ESR is raised as a result of the presence of Infection, Inflammation, Malignancy. As one of these symptoms are likely to be present it would lead to a raised ESR

How is ESR affected by thyroid disease? Unless there is Infection, Inflammation, Malignancy the ESR would remain unaffected.

How is ESR affected by cancer? ESR becomes raised where there is a malignancy.

How is ESR affected by Age? ESR becomes higher with age

How is ESR affected by homorne disorder? ESR is not affected by hormone levels

How is ESR affected by infections? ESR becomes raised when infection is present.

How is ESR affected by sex? ESR is naturally higher in women than in men.

How is erythrocyte sedimentation rate affected by inflamation? ESR becomes raised when infection is present.

Why does anemia happen?

There are two principal causes of anaemia. It can result from reduced or low formation of red

blood cells either due to defects in the bone marrow or an inadequate intake of iron vitamins,

and protein. Heavy loss of blood due to injury, bleeding piles and heavy menstruation may also

cause anaemia. A lack of digestive acid of hydrochloric acid needed for digestion of iron and

proteins may also result in anaemia. Emotional strain, anxiety and worry usually interfere with

the manufacture of hydrochloric acid in the body. Anaemia can also be caused by a variety of

drugs which destroy vitamin E or by others which inactivate the nutrients needed in building

blood cells. Chronic diseases such as tuberculosis, when accompanied by hemorrhage, may

also result in anaemia.

Other little-known causes of anaemia are intestinal parasites or worms. Hookworm, pinworms,

round worms and tapeworms feed on the blood supply as well as on the vitamins. Twenty-five

hookworms can consume fifteen grams of blood every 24 hours; a tapeworm can cause acute

shortage of vitamin B12. Symptoms of intestinal worms are itching at the rectum, restlessness at

night with bad dreams, diarrhoea, foul breath, dark circles under the eyes and a constant desire

for food. Garlic can help get rid of some types of intestinal parasites. Fresh papaya and grated

raw carrot are also effective. After successful treatment for intestinal worms, perfect cleanliness

should be observed to prevent recurrence

Heterozygous persons with one sickle cell allele and one normal allele also show resistance to?

malaria. This resistance is due to the fact that the sickle cell trait confers some protection against the malaria parasite, Plasmodium falciparum, making individuals less susceptible to severe malaria infections.

Are there any danger in AC genotype getting married to anther AC genotype?

If you marry a person with AC genotype, then following are the possibilities:For every child you'll have together, there is a 25% chance he/she will be AA, a 50% chance he/she will be AC, and a 25% chance, he/she would be CC.

AA: normal
AC: don't show any symptoms
CC: Most people do not have symptoms. Occasionally, jaundice may occur or they may experience gall stones that may require treatment, a big spleen, poor vision or an episode of severe anemia.

What could cause an elevated LDH?

Elevated LDH levels can mean that you:

(a) are experiencing hemolysis or the breakdown of red blood cells in your body tissues which contain LDH

(b) if your levels remain high for up for several days, it could mean a myocardial infarction (heart attack) is on the way.

(c) If your blood sample was incorrectly handled, the results may show that you have high levels of LDH even if you don't. This may be due to erythrocyte damage.

(d) High levels of LDH may also indicate the presence of cancer cells, which destroy red blood cells found in your body tissues and release LDH into the blood stream.

(e) In empyema, the LDH levels generally will exceed 1000 units per liter. Empyema is when fluid fills your lungs, leading to an infection.

(f) viral meningitis (easily spreads through crowded population, such as college campuses and large urban areas)

(g) encephalitis (caused by moquitoes that carry the disease)

Source(wikipedia)

How does a genetic blood test diagnose narcolepsy?

A genetic blood test can reveal the existence of certain substances in people who have a tendency to develop narcolepsy. Positive test results suggest narcolepsy.