Anemia

Question 1

Definition

Answer 1

Reduction of hemoglobin and/or RBCs count Below the average value for age and sex Interfering with oxygen carrying capacity of blood 🩸

Question 2

Nor retic count

Answer 2

1-2%

Question 3

General features of anemia

Answer 3

Symptoms (all are non-specific)

Fatigue, headaches and faintness are all very common Palpitations Breathlessness Angina Intermittent claudication

Signs (all are non-specific)

 Pallor  Tachycardia (palpitation)  Hemic murmurs (functional, systolic).  Heart Failure in severe anemia (with hemoglobin < 4 gm/dl)
\+ signs 🪧 of specific anemia

Question 4

Features of haemolytic anemia

Answer 4

1- progressive
2- ⬆️serum bilirubin
3-⬆️ retic count

Question 5

Trigger of erythropoietin?

Answer 5

Hypoxia