Sideroblastic anemia risk factors

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Overview

Common risk factors in the development of sideroblastic anemia are male gender (X-linked SA) family history hreditary SAcronic alcohol abuse Less common risk factors in the development of sideroblastic anemia areDrugsisoniazid Pyrazinamide Chloramphenicol Cycloserine Azathioprine Copper deficiency Pyridoxine deficiency Hypothermia affecting mitochondrial functions

Risk Factors

Common Risk Factors

• Common risk factors in the development of sideroblastic anemia are
  • Male gender (X-linked SA)
  • Family history of hereditary SA
  • Chronic alcohol abuse
  • Lead toxicity

Less Common Risk Factors

• Less common risk factors in the development of sideroblastic anemia are
  • Drugs
    • • Isoniazid
      • Pyrazinamide
      • Chloramphenicol
      • Cycloserine
      • Azathioprine
  • Copper deficiency
  • Pyridoxine deficiency
  • Hypothermia affecting mitochondrial functions
  • High dose zinc supplements