ANEMIA

ANAEMIAFA-TUE

WHAT IS ANAEMIA?Anaemia is a medical condition in which thered blood cellcount or hemoglobinis less than normal.

WHAT IS ANAEMIA?For men, anemia is typically defined as hemoglobin level of less than 13.5 gram/100ml and in women as hemoglobin of less than 12.0 gram/100ml.

WHAT CAUSES ANAEMIA? Not having enoughironBlood loss:excessive bleeding such as hemorrhages or abnormal menstrual bleedingChronic illnessCancer therapy:surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and/or immunotherapyInfiltration(replacement) of bone marrow with cancerHemolysis:Breakdown or destruction of red blood cellsDecreased red cell productionSYMPTOMS OF ANAEMIA

ANEMIA IS TREATED:with changes in your diet and iron supplements

ANEMIA IS TREATED:with folic acid supplements

ANEMIA IS TREATED:With blood transfusions to boost levels of red blood cells

REFERENCES:http://www.medicinenet.com/anemia/article.htmhttp://kidshealth.org/parent/medical/heart/anemia.htmlhttp://www.mayoclinic.com/health/anemia/DS00321/DSECTION=treatments-and-drugshttp://www.cancersupportivecare.com/anemiacause.htmlhttp://www.emedicinehealth.com/anemia/page3_em.htm