Types of anaemia Flashcards
1
Q
What are the three types of anaemia according to mean corpuscular volume (MCV)?
A
- Microcytic
- Normocytic
- Macrocytic
2
Q
What are the causes of microcytic anaemia?
A
TAILS:
- Thalassaemia
- Anaemia of chronic disease
- Iron deficiency anaemia
- Lead poisoning
- Sideroblastic anaemia
3
Q
What are the causes of normocytic anaemia?
A
AAAH:
- Acute blood loss
- Anaemia of chronic disease
- Aplastic anaemia (bone marrow failure)
- Haemolytic anaemia
4
Q
What are the causes of macrocytic anaemia?
A
- Vitamin deficiency (B12 and/or folate)
- Alcohol
- Liver disease
5
Q
List the generic symptoms and signs of anaemia (of any cause)
A
Symptoms:
- Fatigue
- Shortness of breath
- Presyncope/dizziness
- Palpitations
- Headaches
Signs:
- Pale skin
- Conjunctival pallor
6
Q
Jaundice may suggest which type of anaemia?
A
Haemolytic anaemia
