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RBC Concentration is reduced. Hemoglobin and Hematocrit are low.
Hb < 12 for women; < 13.5 for men Hematocrit: < 37% for women; < 40% for men |
Anemia
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Reduction in RBC production, or Loss of healthy RBCs (ex hemorrhage), or Increased RBC destruction
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Causes of Anemia
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With all types of anemia, fatigue is common because:
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Lack of oxygen perfusion
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Tachacardia (cells sense they are not being oxygenated.), severe fatigue. Pale conjunctiva, slow capillary refill.
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Symptoms of Acute Anemia
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MCV
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Mean Corpuscular Volume.
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A protein found inside cells that stores iron so your body can use it later
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Ferritin
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Anemia that results from a lack of intrinsinc factor which results in an inability to absorb Vitamin B-12
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Pernicious Anemia
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Anemia characterized by the presence of abnormally large RBC.
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Megaloblastic Anemia
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