anaemia

Question 1

what is the MCV for macrocytic anaemia?

Answer 1

> 100

Question 2

what is MCV for normocytic anaemia?

Answer 2

80 - 100

Question 3

what is MCV for microcytic anaemia?

Answer 3

< 80

Question 4

causes of microcytic anaemia?

Answer 4

TAILS

1. T -halassaemia
2. A -naemia of chronic disease
3. I - ron deficiency
4. L -ead poisoning
5. S -ideroblastic anaemia

Question 5

causes of macrocytic anaemia?

Answer 5

1. F-etus (pregnancy)
2. A-lcohol
3. T-hyroid disease
   (hypothyroidism)
4. R-eticulocytosis
5. B- B12, folate deficiency
6. C - cirrhosis and chronic liver disease

Question 6

causes of normocytic anaemia?

Answer 6

1. haemolytic anaemia
2. haemoglobinapathies
   - sickle cell anaemia
3. anaemia of chronic disease
4. aplastic anaemia
5. blood loss

Question 7

Clinical features (5)

Answer 7

1. Pallor (e.g., on mucous membranes, conjunctivae)
2. Exertional dyspnea and fatigue
3. Pica (craving for ice or dirt)
4. Jaundice (in hemolytic anemia)
5. Worsening of angina pectoris