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Heriditory causes of sideroblastic anemia include | Heriditory causes of sideroblastic anemia include | ||
*Mutations in ALAS2, ABCB7, SCL19A2, GLRX5 and PSU1 genes. | |||
*Pearson syndrome | |||
*DIDMOAD syndrome | |||
*Mitochondrial SLC25A38 | |||
*Erythropoietic protoporphyria | |||
*Acquired causes of sideroblastic anemia include:[2][3] | |||
*Myelodysplastic syndrome | |||
*Nutritional deficiencies (copper, vitamin B6) | |||
*Lead poisoning | |||
*Zinc overdose | |||
*Alcohol | |||
*Drugs (anti-tuberculous agents, antibiotics, progesterone, chelators, busulfan) | |||
*Hypothermia | |||
==Who is at highest risk?== | ==Who is at highest risk?== | ||
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Overview
What are the symptoms of Sideroblastic anemia?
- Headache
- Weaknes
- Fatigue
- Breathing difficulty
- Rapid pulse
- Irritibility
- Chest pain
What causes Sideroblastic anemia?
Sideroblastic anemia can be caused by heriditory or acquired factors.
Heriditory causes of sideroblastic anemia include
- Mutations in ALAS2, ABCB7, SCL19A2, GLRX5 and PSU1 genes.
- Pearson syndrome
- DIDMOAD syndrome
- Mitochondrial SLC25A38
- Erythropoietic protoporphyria
- Acquired causes of sideroblastic anemia include:[2][3]
- Myelodysplastic syndrome
- Nutritional deficiencies (copper, vitamin B6)
- Lead poisoning
- Zinc overdose
- Alcohol
- Drugs (anti-tuberculous agents, antibiotics, progesterone, chelators, busulfan)
- Hypothermia