Anemia
Most common cause of anemia
Iron Deficiency
Abnormal cravings for non nutritive substances. Can be related to iron deficiency.
Pica
Involved both B & T Lymphocytes. Most common in children.
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia ALL
Autosomal Dominant and decreases platelet stickiness.
Name a disorder from this unit that CAN be a result of a dietary issue.
Iron deficiency, PICA, pernicious anemia, folate b9 deficiency, etc.
Which anemia is acquired through exposure to toxins and heavy metals?
Sideroblastic Anemia
Signs and symptoms related to increased blood viscosity.
Polycythemia
Most commonly contributed to the Philadelphia Chromosome and symptoms are close to CLL symptoms.
Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia CML
Which clotting factor is deficient with hemophilia A
VIII
Name a disorder/disease from this unit that is a direct result of a parasite.
Eosinophilia, lymphocytosis, leuokocytosis, etc.
Which anemia category does sideroblastic anemia fit in based on the RBC size?
Microcytic
Point mutation genetic disorder. Changes from a glutamate to a lysine in beta chain of hemoglobin.
Hemoglobin C
Stays localized most of the time in neck and chest.
Hodgkin Lymphoma
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation DIC
Name the most common childhood disorder/disease talked about in this unit.
ALL Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Which vitamin deficiency causes pernicious anemia?
B12
Alpha and beta chains do not form correctly, and can be life threatening.
Thalassemia
More than 60 subtypes, aggressive, and has no reed sternberg cells.
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Formation of clots-usually in legs from a sedentary lifestyle.
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Name a direct common symptom/sign of multiple myeloma.
Bone fractures, increased blood viscosity, renal tubule damage, etc.
Which anemia happens from neoplasms, osteomyelitis and chemo medications?
Aplastic Anemia
Most common genetic condition globally
Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)
Proliferation of plasma B cells and an increase in immunoglobulins
Multiple Myeloma
This clotting disorder happens from a lack of fruits and vegetables and causes a decrease in collagen production.
Scurvy
Why do we need vitamin C when talking about clotting disorders..
We need vit C to produce and utilize healthy collagen production which is necessary for strong vascular structures.