Anaemia Flashcards
1
Q
What are the different causes of macrocytic anaemia?
A
- Vitamin B and folate deficiencies
- Methotrexate
- Primary bone marrow disorders eg. leukemia
2
Q
What are the different causes of normocytic anaemia?
A
- Chronic disease
- Blood loss
- Sickle cell anaemia
- Uncompensated increase in plasma volume (pregnancy, fluid overload)
3
Q
What are the different causes of microcytic anaemia?
A
- Iron deficiency
- Thalassemia
- Lead poisoning
- Congenital sideroblastic anaemia
