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Megaloblastic anemia and macrocytosis by pathologystudent Posted Mon 09 Nov 2009 10:02pm the nuclei are lost? A. Great question. In megaloblastic anemia, cells have a hard time making DNA (because there’s a lack of B12 and/or folate) – but RNA production proceeds normally...’t have nuclei—is it referring to the erythroblast precursors before the nuclei are lost? A. Great question. In megaloblastic anemia, cells have a hard time making DNA (because Read on »

Brown recluse spider bite can cause acute anemia by Dr. John Z. Medical Doctor

Posted Fri 26 Feb 2010 12:00am patients present with acute anemia, but the cause is elusive, a brown recluse spider bite should be part of the differential diagnosis, at least in parts of the nation where... at a general children’s hospital near the St. Jude campus in Memphis, Tenn. Determining the cause of acute anemia is important to ensure the appropriate treatment, McDade said Read on »

Anemia quiz by pathologystudent Posted Wed 25 Nov 2009 10:03pm 10^9/L (4-11) Plt 420 x 10^9/L (150-450) What is the most likely diagnosis? A. Iron-deficiency anemia B. Thalassemia C. Megaloblastic anemia D. Hereditary... Here’s a little quiz on anemia. Answers are in the first comment following this post. 1. Which of the following is a sign of red cell destruction? A. ↑ haptoglobin B Read on »

Iron Deficiency Anemia by Nikki M. Patient Expert

Posted Fri 17 Oct 2008 5:52pm Date updated: March 07, 2007 Content provided by MayoClinic.com Having iron deficiency anemia may cause you to feel tired and often look pale. It's a common type of anemia.... Iron deficiency anemia is common, especially in women. One in five women and half of all pregnant women are iron deficient. Lack of iron in your diet is one cause of iron Read on »

Tests & Diagnostics for Anemia by Docs Orders Patient Expert

Posted Sun 24 Aug 2008 4:41pm Here is a list of some of the common tests and diagnostics for Anemia: Adrenal Function Anemia Blood Count Bone Marrow Test Calcium Deficiency Complete Blood Count Fatigue Related HIV Thyroid Function TSH Of course, these are just some of the common tests and diagnostics for Anemia. You can connect with experts and other Read on »

What is Aplastic Anemia? by Methods of Healing Patient Expert

Posted Sat 20 Feb 2010 8:41pm for it to progress and become fatal is very real. Causes of Aplastic Anemia Bone marrow is responsible for producing the stem cells which produce our blood cells. Red blood cells... is affected the result is aplastic anemia. There are several factors that can affect or injure the bone marrow. Autoimmune disorders can cause the immune system to turn on itself Read on »

Fast Facts About Fanconi Anemia (Type C) by Lisa E. L. Patient Expert

Posted Thu 19 Nov 2009 10:02pm

1 Comment . Where were we? Fanconi Anemia. Fanconi Anemia is a blood disorder characterized by deficiency of red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. Fanconi Anemia (Type C) causes developmental delay, increased risk of cancer, and congenital birth defects. 1 in 89 people of Jewish ancestry are carriers of the gene alteration that causes Fanconi anemia. Some Read on »

Drugs for Anemia by Well Med Posted Sun 24 Aug 2008 4:41pm Here is a list of drugs and medications that are commonly prescribed to treat Anemia: Epoetin Erythropoietin Ferrous sulfate Hydrea Procrit Vitamin b-12 These are just some of the drugs and medications that are often used to treat Anemia.If you're interested in finding more information, tips, news and videos about Anemia, go to the Anemia Read on »

What kinds of hemolytic anemias are there? by pathologystudent Posted Fri 31 Jul 2009 11:55am at the causes of hemolytic anemia, in general, and try to make sense out of a big list of disorders. We’ll go into depth on each disorder in separate posts. One good way to think about the causes of hemolytic anemia is to break them down into inherited and acquired causes. The inherited causes of hemolytic anemia usually have some kind of defect in the red cell Read on »

Genetics Home Reference: dyserythropoietic anemia and thrombocytopenia by nih.gov Posted Mon 19 Jul 2010 11:50am . Thrombocytopenia can cause easy bruising and abnormal bleeding. Some people with this condition are primarily affected by anemia, while in others thrombocytopenia is the major feature... minor trauma or even in the absence of injury (spontaneous bleeding). Anemia can cause pale skin, weakness, and fatigue. Severe anemia may create a need for frequent blood Read on »