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ANEMIA
Definition: Anemia occurs when the level of RBC in a human's body is decreased.
Classification of anemia
Anemia can be broadly classified into 3 major classes.
- Microcytic anemia
- Macrocytic anemia
- Normocytic anemia
Microcytic anemia
For anemia to be classified as Microcytic, the Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) has be less than 80fL. Normal MCV is usually between the rage of 80-100fL. The MCV is the average size of a regular RBC.
- Iron deficiency anemia
- Thallassemia
- Sideroblastic anemia
- Anemia of chronic disease
Iron deficiency anemia
Iron deficiency anemia occurs when the iron levels in the body are low. This is most commonly associated with bleeding.[1] [2]
- ↑ Clark, Susan F. (2008). "Iron Deficiencyanemia". Nutrition in Clinical Practice. 23 (2): 128–141. doi:10.1177/0884533608314536. ISSN 0884-5336.
- ↑ Murila FV, Macharia WM, Wafula EM (September 1999). "Iron deficiency anaemia in children of a peri-urban health facility". East Afr Med J. 76 (9): 520–3. PMID 10685324.