Examination for anemia Flashcards

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Examination findings that might imply anemia

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increased heart rate, possibly
pallor 
   i. nailbeds
   ii. conjuctiva 
   iii. oral mucosa 
jaundice 
signs of liver disease 
hemorrhoids 
orthostatic changes 
atrophic glossitis 
loss of proprioception and paresthesia 
evidence of chronic disease (renal/hepatic/GI/cancer/etc)
Petechiae/ecchymosis 
enlarged spleen
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