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Microcytic(iron deficiency anemia) definition
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hypochromic anemia with a mean corpuscular volume (MCV) <80u3 caused by insufficient iron for hemoglobin synthesis; may be normocytic, normochromic in early stage
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Symtoms of Iron Deficiency Anemia
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easily fatigued, dyspnea with exertion, dizziness, listless, pallor, faintness, weakness, headaches, tachycardia, wide pulse pressure, heart murmurs, myocardial hypertrophy, angina, anorexia, pica
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differential diagnosis for iron deficiency anemia
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THALASSEMIA
SIDEROBLASTIC ANEMIA ANEMIA OF CHRONIC DISEASE LEAD POISONING |
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DIAGNOSTIC TESTS FOR IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA
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HEMOGLOBIN <13 g/dL MALES ;
<12 g/dL in females Hct <42% males <36% femles Low erythrocyte count RBC Increased red cell distribution width (RDW) |
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Microcytic Anemia Types
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Iron deficiency
Thalassemia |
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Thalassemia definition
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group of genetic inherited syndromes of abnormal hemoglobin synthesis
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Thalassemia differential diagnosis
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Iron Deficiency Anemia
Sideroblastic Anemia Anemia of Chronic disease Lead poisoning-not common unless occupation related |
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Signs and symptoms of iron overload
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weakness/lassitude, loss of body hair, wt loss, palmar erythema, gynecomastia, loss of libido, abdominal pain, thinning, darking of skin, pain and or joint stiffness, blurred vision, SOB, swelling in ankles
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Macrocytic Anemia types
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Pernicious Anemia
Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia |
