General Anaemia Overview (Red Cells 2) Flashcards
What is anaemia?
When you’re haemoglobin is below normal for your age and sex
What should your haemoglobin levels be as a male 12-70?
140-180
What should your haemoglobin levels be for >70?
116-156
What should your haemoglobin levels be for a female 12-70?
120-160
What should your haemoglobin levels be for a female >70?
108-143
Why have males got a higher haemoglobin count?
due to the presence of androgens
What are the general features of anaemia?
Cause = reduced oxogen delivery to the tissues
- tiredness
- breathlessness
- ankle oedema
- dizziness
- chest pain
what does jaundice signify?
that you’re breaking down haemoglobin too fast and theres too much UNCONJUGATED haemoglobin in your blood.
What are signs of bleeding?
dyspepsia
peri rectal bleeding
what are signs of malabsorption?
weight loss
diarrhoea
What is MCV?
Mean cell volume (size)
82-100
What is MCH?
Mean cell haemoglobin
MCH = 27-32
what are the types of cells found in anaemia?
- Hypochromic, microcytic
- Normochromic, Normocytic
- Macrocytic
What are examples of hypo chromic, microcytic anaemias?
Iron deficiency anaemia
Thalassaemia
Secondary anaemia
What are examples of normochromic, normocytic anaemias?
Haemolytic anaemia Hereditary spherocytosis G6PD deficiency Sickle cell disease Auto-immune haemolytic anaemia Severe infection Secondary anaemia Hypoplasia Marrow infiltration Leukaemias Haemorrhage