Presenting Problems in Blood Disease PDF
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This document provides an overview of presenting problems in blood diseases, focusing on anemia and its causes. Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is highlighted, along with diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. The document includes learning objectives, case studies, and discussions of blood measurements and symptoms related to anemia.
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Presenting problems in blood disease Learning objectives 1-Definition ,types and classification causes of anemia 2-Clinical presentation of Anaemia 3-Investigation and approach to anemia 4-IDA causes approach to investigation and diagnosis 5-Mechanism of Iron absorption & r...
Presenting problems in blood disease Learning objectives 1-Definition ,types and classification causes of anemia 2-Clinical presentation of Anaemia 3-Investigation and approach to anemia 4-IDA causes approach to investigation and diagnosis 5-Mechanism of Iron absorption & regulation & Distribution of Body Iron 6-DDX and treatment of IDA Anaemia Anaemia refers to a state in which the level of hemoglobin in the blood is below the normal range appropriate for age and sex. Other factors, including pregnancy (Full blood count: increased plasma volume (40%) lowers normal hemoglobin (reference range reduced to > 105 g/L at 28 weeks). The mean cell volume(MCV) may increase by 5 fL. A progressive neutrophilia occurs. Gestational thrombocytopenia (rarely
