Flashcards in Anaemia in children Deck (5)
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1
What are the 3 types of causes of anameia in children
Impaired RBC production
Increase RBC destruction
Blood loss
2
Give examples of causes of impaired RBC production that can cause anaemia
Fe & folate deficiency
Chronic illness (e.g. JKA)
Parovirus B19
3
Give examples of causes of increased RBC destruction that can cause anaemia
Hereditary spherocytosis
Autoimmune haemolytic anaemia
Thalassemia
Sickle-cell disease
4
Give examples of causes of blood loss that can cause anaemia
GI issues
Von Willebrands disease
Haemophilia
5
What cause of anameia is suspected in children who drink a lot of breast milk
Fe defieincy
