overview of ANEMIA

Question 1

IRON DEFICIENCY anemia → example:

Answer 1

microcytic homochromic anemia

Question 2

IRON DEFICIENCY anemia → treatment:

Answer 2

iron supplements + changes in the diet

Question 3

VITAMIN DEFICIENCY anemia → examples:

Answer 3

1. megaloblastic anemia = deficiency of vit. B12 or folic acid
2. pernicious anemia = lack of vit. B12 → defect in synthesis of INTRINSIC FACTOR or gastrectomy

Question 4

VITAMIN DEFICIENCY anemia → treatment:

Answer 4

dietary supplements

Question 5

APLASTIC anemia → treatment:

Answer 5

blood transfusions, bone marrow transplantation in special cases