26. Anaemias. Dental management of the patients. Flashcards
1
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Decreased red blood cell count
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Anaemia
2
Q
Most common Anaemia
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- Iron deficiency Anaemia
Chronic menstrual blood loss in women and peptic ulcer, haemorrhoids or bowel carcinoma in males
3
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Types of anaemias
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- Iron deficiency Anaemia
- Folate deficiency
- Vitamin B12 deficiency
- Leukemia and aplastic anaemia
- Sickle cell disease
- Beta thalassaemia
- Chronic inflammatory disease
- Liver disease
4
Q
General Clinical features of Anaemias
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- Pallor
- Fatigue and lassitude
- Breathlessness
- Tachycardia and palpitations
5
Q
Dental Clinical features of Anaemias
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Mucosal disease
* Glossitis
* Angular stomatitis
* Recurrent aphthae
* Infection, particularly candidosis
Risks from general anaesthesia
* Shortage of oxygen can be dangerous
Lowered resistance to infection
* Apart from candidosis, this is seen only in severe
anaemia or when due to leukaemia
