Red Flags of Anaemia

Question 1

Bone marrow failure

Answer 1

2/3 star
Severe progressive anaemia, recurrent progressive infections or bruising, purpura and bleeding
A1. Red flags of cancer
A20. Red flags leukaemia and Lymphoma

Question 2

Severe anaemia

Answer 2

2 star
Pallor, extreme tiredness, breathlessness on exertion, feeling faint, depression, sore mouth and tongue, excessive bruising and visual disturbance. Can also be strain the cardiovascular system, chest pain on exertion, features of tachycardia and increasing oedema.
A18 Red flags of anaemia

Question 3

Pernicious anaemia (Vit b12 deficiency)

Answer 3

2/1 star
Tiredness, yellow pallor, gradual onset of neurological symptoms, (numbness, weakness)
A18 Red flags of anaemia

Question 4

Long-standing anaemia

Answer 4

1 star
Pallor, tiredness, breathlessness on exertion, feeling faint, depression, sore mouth and tongue
A18 Red flags of anaemia

Question 5

Anaemia in pregnancy

Answer 5

1 star
Pallor, tiredness, breathlessness on exertion. Risk of bleeding during labour are higher in women with anaemia, so refer for treatment.
A37 Reg flags for pregnancy