Diagnosis
MCV <80, Mentzer index <13, normal iron studies
Thalassemia
Being Mediterranean puts you at a higher risk
Thalassemia
Koilonychia
Atrophic glossitis
Angular cheilitis
Dyspnea
What are the signs and symptoms of iron-deficiency anaemia?
Anisopoikilocytosis, hypersegmented neutrophils, low serum methylmalonic acid levels
B12 deficiency
most common cause/risk factor for normocytic anaemia
Acute haemorrhage
Neuralgia
Fatigue
Pallor
What are the signs and symptoms of B12 deficiency anaemia
colour of blood of spiders, crabs and lobsters
What is blue
MCV >100, macro-ovalocytes on FBF, pancytopenia. Hx shows easy bruising, recurrent infection and constitutional symptoms.
Myelodysplastic syndrome
3 risk factors for anaemia of chronic disease
Cancer, autoimmune conditions, organ failure
Fatigue
Pallor
Dyspnoea
Chronic inflammation
Anaemia of chronic illness
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What BAC do you have to be under to drive?
MCV 85, reticulocytes <2%, PBF shows Auer rods
AML
B12 and Iron
Vegans are most at risk for which deficiencies?
Hemolytic anaemia
Skeletal deformities
Hepatosplenomegaly
What are the signs and symptoms of beta thalassemia?
1.2million of _____ sucking together will drain a human of blood
What are mosquitos?
MCV 85, reticulocytes >2%, elevated urea, normal GFR, ibuprofen usage
Upper GI bleed
Risk factors for pernicious anaemia include? (list 2)
Family history, Gastric surgery, Autoimmune disorders
Sudden onset of back or abdominal pain
Jaundice
Dark urine
Transient splenomegaly
What are the signs and symptoms of haemolytic anaemia due to G6PD deficiency?
black stools
swelling of the jaw or face
pale gum, ears and eyes
Vomiting
What is anaemia symptoms in a dog