Anaemia Flashcards

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What are the different causes of macrocytic anaemia?

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  • Vitamin B and folate deficiencies
  • Methotrexate
  • Primary bone marrow disorders eg. leukemia
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What are the different causes of normocytic anaemia?

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  • Chronic disease
  • Blood loss
  • Sickle cell anaemia
  • Uncompensated increase in plasma volume (pregnancy, fluid overload)
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What are the different causes of microcytic anaemia?

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  • Iron deficiency
  • Thalassemia
  • Lead poisoning
  • Congenital sideroblastic anaemia
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