What is anemia?

Anemia is a medical condition in which red blood cells or hemoglobin below normal. The normal level of hemoglobin is generally different for men and women. For men, anemia is typically defined as hemoglobin less than 13.5 and women gram/100ml hemoglobin less than 12.0 gram/100ml. These definitions may vary slightly depending on the source and the reference laboratory used.

What causes anemia?

Any process that can disrupt the normal life of red blood cells can cause anemia. normal lifespan of a red blood cell is usually around 120 days. Red blood cells are produced in the bone marrow.

Anemia is caused essentially through two basic pathways

• By red blood cell production decrease or hemoglobin
• Loss or destruction of blood

The most common classifications anemia (low hemoglobin) is based on MCV or the volume of individual red blood cells

• MCV is low, the anemia is categorized as microcytic anemia
• MCV is in the normal range, it is called a normocytic anemia
• MCV is high, then it is called a macrocytic anemia

Looking at each component of a complete blood count (CBC), particularly CVD, a doctor can gather clues about what may be the most common cause of anemia.

Can not enough iron cause anemia?

Of course! This is because iron is an important component of hemoglobin and is essential for its proper functioning. chronic blood loss for any reason, the main cause of low iron levels in the body as iron depletes the body to compensate the continuous loss of iron. Anemia due to iron deficiency is called anemia. Iron deficiency is a common cause of anemia.

Women are more likely than men to suffer from iron deficiency anemia due to loss of blood each month during the normal menstruation. This is usually without major symptoms such as blood loss is relatively small and temporary.

anemia Iron deficiency can also cause bleeding repeated the small, like colon cancer or ulcers. peptic ulcer bleeding, which may or may not be induced by drugs, although very common nonprescription drugs such as aspirin and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin). In infants, iron deficiency is most often caused by a diet deficient in iron.

Interpretation of the CBC may lead to clues that suggest that this type of anemia. For example, iron deficiency usually presents with a low MCV (microcytic anemia) plus low hemoglobin.

What Is An Acute Loss Of Blood (suddenly) As A Cause Of Anemia?

Acute blood loss from internal bleeding or external bleeding (eg, trauma) can induce anemia in a surprisingly short period of time. This type of anemia may have symptoms severe consequences if not treated quickly.

What are other causes of anemia?

Some of the most common causes:

• B12 deficiency can cause pernicious anemia. This type of anemia can occur in people who are unable to absorb vitamin B12 from their intestines because of a number of reasons:
1. Strict Vegetarians who may not be taking adequate vitamin supplements
2. Long term Alcoholics

This generally leads to macrocytic anemia. Vitamin B12, folic acid, is one involved in making heme, which is an integral part of hemoglobin. Folic acid deficiency may be the culprit of anemia. This can also be caused by inadequate absorption, under-consumption of green leafy vegetables, and also long-term excessive alcohol consumption.

• There can be rupture of red blood cells because of a closed surface of red blood cells
• Bone marrow diseases can cause anemia
1. Cancers that spread the cancer of the bone (metastasis) and bone marrow or bone (such as leukemia or multiple myeloma) can cause a lack of bone marrow to produce red blood cells, causing anemia.
2. Some chemotherapy for cancer can also damage bone marrow and reduce production of red blood cells, causing anemia
3. Some infections can cause bone marrow, causing bone marrow failure and anemia
4. Finally, patients with renal insufficiency may not be the hormone needed to stimulate production of red blood cells by the bone marrow
• Another common cause of anemia is called anemia of chronic disease. Typically, this can occur in people with longstanding chronic
• Some medications can cause anemia in different ways
• Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) can cause anemia.

What are the symptoms of anemia?

• tired,
• fatigue easily,
• appear pale,
• develop palpitations (feeling of heart racing), and
• become short of breath.

Additional symptoms may include:

• Hair Loss
• Malasia (general sense of feeling unwell)
• Worsening of heart