SIMPLIFYING ANEMIA
Updated 1/25
Simplifying anemiaRed blood cells are produced in the bone marrow.
They carry oxygen around the body. When a patient
does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen,
anemia is said to result. Symptoms such as fatigue,
dizziness, shortness and tachycardia may be noticed.
CBC ( complete blood count) is usually done to check
the hemoglobin. Blood transfusion may be ordered by
the doctor if anemia is severe.
They carry oxygen around the body. When a patient
does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen,
anemia is said to result. Symptoms such as fatigue,
dizziness, shortness and tachycardia may be noticed.
CBC ( complete blood count) is usually done to check
the hemoglobin. Blood transfusion may be ordered by
the doctor if anemia is severe.
Blood transfusion
Pernicious anemia s a condition which is caused by
a lack of intrinsic factor.This is a protein which is
produced in the stomach and is responsible for the
absorption of Vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 injections
are ordered by the doctorand given for the rest of
the patient's life.
a lack of intrinsic factor.This is a protein which is
produced in the stomach and is responsible for the
absorption of Vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 injections
are ordered by the doctorand given for the rest of
the patient's life.
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