Investigating Anaemia 19.01.24 Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What are some causes of decreased production of red blood cells?
A
Iron deficiency
Folate deficiency
B12 deficiency
Bone marrow failure
2
Q
What are some causes of increased loss of red blood cells?
A
BLEEDING
Haemolysis
3
Q
How do you classify anaemia by cell size?
A
Microcytic
Normocytic
Macrocytic
4
Q
What conditions usually result in microcytic anaemia
A
Iron deficiency
Thalassaemias
5
Q
What conditions usually result in normocytic anaemia?
A
Chronic disease
Renal disease
(acute bleeding)
6
Q
What conditions usually result in macrocytic anaemia?
A
MAINLY —>
Folate deficiency
B12 deficiency
SOMETIMES —>
Haemolysis
Bone marrow disorders
