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| | THE MERCK MANUAL, Sec. 11, Ch. 127, Anemias |
 | | Adequate marrow response to anemia is evidenced by peripheral blood reticulocytosis or polychromatophilia. | | | Although multidrug (or "shotgun") therapy may provide transient repair of the anemia, such therapy is not justifiable because it risks serious sequelae. | | | The type of anemia defines its pathophysiologic mechanism and its essential nature, allowing for appropriate therapy. |
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| | Anemia |
| | The pathophysiology of glossal pain in patients with iron deficiency and anemia. | | | In patients with anemia, painful areas of the tongue were more numerous than in patients with Fe deficiency. | | | Although anemia is a common finding in adult hypothyroid patients, there are no studies on anemia in hypothyroid infants. |
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| | Anemia |
| | In infants and preschool children, iron deficiency anemia can result in developmental delays and behavioral disturbances, such as decreased motor activity and problems with social interaction and attention to tasks. | | | If you have any questions about anemia, or you think your child might have the condition, talk with your child's doctor. | | | The type, cause, and severity of your child's anemia will determine what kind of care is needed. |
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| | Anemia- Health Encyclopedia and Reference |
| | Iron deficiency anemia arises from too little iron in the body to make sufficient hemoglobin. | | | Other methods of diagnosis may include a bone marrow biopsy, which is the removal of bone marrow for further examination under a microscope. | | | You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. |
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| | MEdIC - Aplastic Anemia Answer Book |
| | Other drug therapies are being developed all the time. | | | In the United States of America, nearly all experimental therapy for aplastic anemia is being carried out at hospitals associated with either one of the medical schools, or one of the NIH designated cancer center. | | | By contrast, bleeding due to low platelets is an acute medical emergency which should be treated with platelet transfusions to prevent fatal hemorrhage. |
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| | Understanding Anemia -- the Basics |
| | Certain forms of anemia are hereditary and infants may be affected from the time of birth. | | | This condition can range in severity from mild to life-threatening; the most severe form is called Cooley's anemia. | | | Your bone marrow (in the center of the bone) needs iron to make hemoglobin, the part of the red blood cell that transports oxygen to the body's organs. |
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| | Anemia |
| | Hemodialysis is used to treat this condition and also contributes to anemia. | | | Symptoms of anemia vary depending on the severity of the condition. | | | Epoetin is being used to treat anemia in premature babies, but more studies are needed to determine its effectiveness over time. |
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| | Anemia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | Finally, chronic anemia may result in behavioral disturbances in children as a direct result of impaired neurological development in infants, and reduced scholastic performance in children of school age. | | | Anemia can be classified in a variety of ways, based on the morphology of RBCs, underlying etiologic mechanisms, discernible clinical spectra, to mention a few. | | | Hypoxemia resulting from anemia can worsen the cardio-pulmonary status of patients with pre-existing chronic pulmonary disease. |
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| | MEdIC - Aplastic Anemia - Introduction for the General Physician |
| | A bone marrow transplant is the treatment of choice for patients with severe or very severe aplastic anemia less than 55-65 years of age in good medical condition who have an HLA identical family member. | | | Patients faced with such a diagnosis may be helped by the peer support and educational materials available from the Aplastic Anemia Foundation of America (AAFA). | | | Indeed, it is not known if they would benefit from early use of any of the therapies described below. |
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| | Anemia |
| | If you have anemia, your health care provider (HCP) may want to do other tests to find out what's causing it, like ulcers (sore on the lining of the stomach or duodenum [beginning of the small intestine]) or polyps (growths). | | | The treatment depends on how serious the anemia is. It can be treated with blood transfusions, medicines, or a bone marrow transplant. | | | Does that affect how much iron I should take? |
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| | Anemia |
| | The doctor will also ask questions about any concerns and symptoms you have, your past health, your family's health (such as whether anyone in your family has anemia), any medications you're taking, any allergies you may have, and other issues. | | | When a small amount of blood is lost, the bone marrow is able to replace it without a person becoming anemic. | | | Your doctor may do a blood test after you have been on the iron supplement. |
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| | Anemia (Low hemoglobin) - DrGreene.com |
| | This steady supply of oxygen to the body's tissues is necessary for health, for growth, and for life itself. | | | If the history and physical exam are consistent with iron deficiency, iron supplements may be given for a month to see if there is a response. | | | Kids with anemia tend to get sick more often. |
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| | PROCRIT |
| | Some types of surgery: Reduces the need for transfusions in patients undergoing elective, noncardiac, nonvascular surgery who are anemic or at significant risk for blood loss. | | | Learn more about anemia and how PROCRIT can help with your specific health needs. | | | PROCRIT helps treat anemia associated with the following conditions: |
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| | MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Anemia |
| | Severe anemia can cause low oxygen levels in vital organs such as the heart and can lead to heart attack. | | | Calling your health care provider Return to top | | | Call your health provider if you have any of the symptoms of anemia or any unusual bleeding. |
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| | Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine: Anemia |
| | Pernicious anemia can also damage the spinal cord. | | | The tissues of the human body need a regular supply of oxygen to stay healthy. | | | A doctor should be notified whenever symptoms of this condition occur. |
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| | anemia - Columbia Encyclopedia® article about anemia |
| | anemia (ənē`mēə), condition in which the concentration of hemoglobin in the circulating blood is below normal. | | | In cases of renal dysfunction, the severity of the associated anemia correlates highly with the extent of the dysfunction; it is treated with genetically engineered erythropoietin. | | | There are several conditions that cause the destruction of erythrocytes, thereby producing anemia. |
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| | Anemia Lifeline - anemia symptoms diagnosis treatment |
| | Provide educational materials about this type of anemia to patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals; | | | Encourage people who may be suffering from anemia to seek diagnosis and treatment; and | | | Promote the understanding that treating anemia can help patients with serious diseases live healthier and more productive lives. |
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| | Anemia (Normocytic Anemia) -- familydoctor.org |
| | familydoctor.org Home > Conditions A to Z > Normocytic Anemia | | | The most common cause of the acquired form of normocytic anemia is a long-term (chronic) disease. | | | When possible, fixing the condition that is causing the anemia is the most important part of treating it. |
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| | MedlinePlus: Anemia |
| | Genetics Home Reference: X-linked sideroblastic anemia (National Library of Medicine) | | | Anemia (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) | | | Anemia: Glossary (Aplastic Anemia and MDS International Foundation) |
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| | Aplastic Anemia (Severe) |
| | Typically, one or more immunosuppressive drugs such as antilymphocyte globulin (ALG), antithymocyte globulin (ATG) and cyclosporine, are used to treat aplastic anemia patients. | | | Drug therapy is also used to treat aplastic anemia, and the two most common types of drugs used are immunosuppressive drugs and growth factors. | | | Only some aplastic anemia patients with mild to moderate symptoms will be able to achieve long-term, stable recoveries using transfusions and/or drug treatments. |
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| | Fanconi Anemia Research Fund |
| | To find effective treatments and a cure for Fanconi anemia and to provide education and support services to affected families worldwide. | | | FA Research -- A Retrospective and the Road Ahead by Hans Joenje, PhD, Vrije Universiteit Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands | | | Charity Navigator Awards the Fanconi Anemia Research Fund a Four Star Rating |
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| | Information about Iron Deficiency Anemia |
| | Each individual will not experience all the symptoms and if the anemia is mild, the symptoms may not be noticeable. | | | Individuals with iron deficiency anemia may also experience pica. | | | In men and postmenopausal women, anemia is usually due to gastrointestinal blood loss associated with ulcers, the use of aspirin or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDS), or colon cancer. |
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| | Anemia - MayoClinic.com |
| | Women and people with chronic diseases are at increased risk of the condition. | | | Anemia can be a sign of serious illnesses. | | | Anemia is a common blood disorder, affecting an estimated 3.4 million Americans. |
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| | MSN Encarta - Anemia |
| | People with anemia develop symptoms caused by the poor delivery of oxygen to their body tissues. | | | Anemia, medical condition caused by an abnormally low number of red blood cells. | | | These symptoms include pale skin, shortness of breath, rapid heartbeat, low vitality, dizziness, and, if left untreated, stroke or heart failure. |
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| | As part of my training we were taught about the various types of anemia. | | | Along with several other delightful autoimmune conditions I was diagnosed with Pernicious anemia as well. | | | The treatment of Pernicious Anemia consists of replacing B-12. |
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| | sickle cell anemia - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about sickle cell anemia |
| | This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. | | | Hereditary chronic blood disorder common among people of black African descent; also found in the eastern Mediterranean, parts of the Gulf, and in northeastern India. |
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| | Iron & Anemia - Ask the Dietitian |
| | Chewing ice is a symptom, not a cause or interference as your doctor stated. | | | The result is iron deficiency anemia with symptoms of tiredness and weakness. | | | You may not develop anemia on a meat-free diet, but your iron stores may be low. |
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| | Complications: Anemia |
| | Anemia, unless it is severe, is unlikely to harm your baby, although iron deficiency has been linked to an increased risk of preterm birth and low birthweight. | | | If you are anemic your health care provider may prescribe an iron supplement. | | | Anemia can also make you feel more tired than usual during your pregnancy. |
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| | Home - Anemia Institute |
| | You can continue to make your views known by contacting your elected MP about the importance of programs to help patients with rare disorders. | | | Anemia Institute for Research and Education 2005 Grant Competition is currently suspended. | | | For more information and other funding opportunities click here. |
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| | Anemia |
| | The most common cause is a disease called pernicious anemia, in which the body stops making a substance (called “intrinsic factor”) that is needed to absorb vitamin B12 from the diet. | | | There are many different types of anemia, but we will limit this page to the most common ones. | | | Newborns who are nursing from deficient mothers tend to have iron deficiency anemia as well. |
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| | Anemia Symptoms Iron Deficiency Anemia Treatment Research - National Anemia Action Council NAAC |
| | The National Anemia Action Council, Inc. (NAAC) is dedicated to raising the awareness of healthcare professionals and the public regarding the prevalence, symptoms, consequences, and undertreatment of anemia. | | | Anemia Symptoms Iron Deficiency Anemia Treatment Research - National Anemia Action Council NAAC | | | © 2005 NAAC - National Anemia Action Council |
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