Anemia

          Anemia is defined as a low number of red blood Cells. In a routine blood test, anemia is reported as a low hemoglobin or hematocrit.

Anemia Types and Causes

There are more than 400 types of anemia, and they are basically divided into three groups:

• Anemia caused by blood loss
• Anemia caused by decreased or faulty red blood cell production
• Anemia caused by destruction of red blood cells

Anemia Caused by Blood Loss

You can lose red blood cells through bleeding. Causes can include:

• Gastrointestinal conditions such as Ulcers, Hemorrhoids, Gastritis and Cancer
• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin or ibuprofen, which can cause ulcers.
• A woman’s period, especially if you have a heavy menstruation.
• Post-trauma or post-surgery.

Anemia Caused by Decreased or Faulty Red Blood Cell Production

Keep the body from producing enough red blood cells. If there aren’t with this type of anemia, your body may not create enough blood cells, or they may not work the way they should. Conditions associated with these causes of anemia include:

• Bone marrow and stem cells problems
• Iron-deficiency anemia
• Sickle Cell Anemia
• Vitamin-deficiency anemia, specifically b12 or folate

Bone marrow and stem cell problems may enough stem cells, if they don’t work right, or if they are replaced by other cells such as cancer cells, you might get anemia. Anemia caused by bone marrow or stem cell problems includes:

• Aplastic anemia happens when you don’t have enough stem cells or have none at all. You might get aplastic anemia because of your genes or because your bone marrow was injured by medications, radiation, chemotherapy, or infection.

• Lead poisoning. Lead is toxic to bone marrow, causing you to have fewer red blood cells. Lead poisoning can happen when adults come into contact with lead at work, for example, or if children eat chips of lead paint.

Thalassemia happens with a problem with hemoglobin formation. You make really small red blood cells-though you can make enough of them to be asymptomatic, or it can be severe. This condition can range from mild to life-threatening; the most severe form is called Cooley's anemia.

Iron-deficiency anemia happens because you don’t have enough of the mineral iron in your body. Your bone marrow needs iron to make hemoglobin, the part of the red blood cell that takes oxygen to your organs. Iron-deficiency anemia can be caused by:

• A diet without enough iron, especially in infants, children, teens.
• Certain drugs, foods, and caffeinated drinks
• Digestive conditions such as Crohn's disease, Donating blood often
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding using up iron in your body

Sickle cell anemia is a disorder in which red blood cells, which are usually round, become crescent-shaped because of a problem in your genes. Anemia results when the red blood cells break down quickly, so oxygen doesn’t get to your organs.

Vitamin-deficiency anemia can happen when you aren’t getting enough vitamin B12 and folate. You need these two vitamins to make red blood cells. This kind of anemia can be caused by:

• Dietary deficiency: If you eat little or no meat, you might not get enough vitamin B12. If you overcook vegetables or don’t eat enough of them, you might not get enough folate.
• Megaloblastic anemia: When you don’t get enough vitamin B12, folate, or both

Pernicious anemia: When your body doesn’t absorb enough vitamin B12

Anemia associated with other chronic conditions 

This usually happens when your body doesn’t have enough hormones to make red blood cells. Conditions that cause this type of anemia include:

• Advanced kidney disease
• Hypothyroidism
• Old age
• Long-term diseases, such as cancer, infection, lupus, diabetes, and rheumatoid arthritis

Anemia Caused by Destruction of Red Blood Cells

When red blood cells are fragile and can’t handle the stress of traveling through your body, they may burst, causing what’s called hemolytic anemia.

Anemia Symptoms

• Dizziness, lightheadness, or feeling like you are about to pass out
• Fast or unusual heartbeat
• Headache
• Pain, including in your bones, chest, belly, and joints
• Problems with growth, for children and teens
• Shortness of breath
• Skin that’s pale or yellow
• Cold hands and feet

Investigation

A complete blood count (CBC) test will measure your red blood cells, hemoglobin, and other parts of your blood.

-Blood smear or differential to count your white blood cells, check the shape of your red blood cells, and look for unusual cells

• Reticulocyte count to check for immature red blood cells

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