2 - Megaloblastic Anaemia Flashcards
1
Q
Megaloblastic anaemia signs?
A
Low haemoglobin
High MCV
2
Q
Signs/symptoms of neuropathy?
A
Unsteadiness/falls/difficulty keeping balance
Loss of fine touch sensation/proprioception
Pain in peripheries
3
Q
2 common causes of megaloblastic/macrocytic anaemia?
A
Vit B12 deficiency
Folate deficiency
4
Q
How to distinguish if vit B12 deficiency or folate deficiency causing megaloblastic anaemia?
A
Vit B12 deficiency can cause severe neuropathy, folate deficiency doesn’t
5
Q
How do the clinical features of megaloblastic anaemia change depending on the underlying cause?
A
Main clinical features of megaloblastic anaemia are similar (so don’t change) regardless of the underlying cause
