Anemia

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Anemia

Anemia: Hgb <13.5 g/dL (men) or <12 g/dL (women). Classified by MCV: microcytic (iron deficiency), normocytic (chronic disease, AKI, blood loss), macrocytic (B12/folate). Identify and treat cause.

anemia anaemia low hemoglobin low hematocrit
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What this condition is

Your blood contains red blood cells (RBC), white blood cells (WBC), and platelets. Blood count tests measure the number and types of cells in your blood. This helps doctors check on your overall health. The tests can also help to diagnose diseases and conditions such as anemia, infections, clotting problems, blood cancers, and immune system disorders.Specific types include tests for:RBC - the numbers, size, and type…

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Anemia - iron deficiency Anemia - refractory Anemia - pernicious Anemia - normocytic Anemia - microcytic Anemia - macrocytic Anemia Anemia - hemolytic

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D64.9 Anemia, unspecified D46.4 Refractory anemia, unspecified D53.9 Nutritional anemia, unspecified D61.9 Aplastic anemia, unspecified D50.9 Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified D52.9 Folate deficiency anemia, unspecified D58.9 Hereditary hemolytic anemia, unspecified D59.10 Autoimmune hemolytic anemia, unspecified
Common tests

Tests performed

CBC with differential Reticulocyte count Peripheral blood smear Iron studies: Serum iron, TIBC, Ferritin B12 and Folate TSH LDH + haptoglobin (hemolysis screen) Bilirubin
Common medications

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Iron-deficiency: Ferrous sulfate PO or IV iron B12 deficiency: Cyanocobalamin IM or sublingual Folate deficiency: Folic acid 1-5 mg/day ESA: Epoetin alfa (CKD/cancer-related) Transfusion (Hgb <7 stable, <8 cardiac)
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Activity Intolerance Fatigue Imbalanced Nutrition Deficient Knowledge
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Blood Count Tests Your blood contains red blood cells (RBC), white blood cells (WBC), and platelets. Blood count tests measure the number and types of cells in your blood. This helps doctors check on your overall health. The tests can also help to diagnose diseases and conditions such as anemia, infections, clotting problems, blood cancers, and immune system disorders.Specific types include tests for:RBC - the numbers, size, and type… Anemia If you have anemia, your blood does not carry enough oxygen to the rest of your body. The most common cause of anemia is not having enough iron. Your body needs iron to make hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is an iron-rich protein that gives the red color to blood. It carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.Anemia has three main causes: blood loss, lack of red blood cell production, and high rates of red blood c… Iron What is iron?Iron is a mineral that our bodies need for growth and development. Your body uses iron to make hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells. Hemoglobin carries oxygen from the lungs to all parts of the body. Iron is also important for healthy muscles, bone marrow, and organ function. Your body also needs iron to make some hormones.How do you get iron?Iron is found naturally in many foods and is added to som… Blood Disorders Your blood is living tissue made up of liquid and solids. The liquid part, called plasma, is made of water, salts and protein. Over half of your blood is plasma. The solid part of your blood contains red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets.Blood disorders affect one or more parts of the blood and prevent your blood from doing its job. They can be acute or chronic. Many blood disorders are inherited. Other c…