Types of Anemia

 

 

Iron deficiency anemia

Iron deficiency anemia is a common anemia (characterized by low red blood cell level) caused by insufficient dietary intake and absorption of iron and/or iron loss from bleeding, which can occur from a variety of sources, such as intestinal, uterine, or from the urinary tract.

 

 

Megaloblastic Anemia

Megaloblastic anemia is caused by incomplete formation of the red blood cell, resulting in large numbers of immature and incompletely developed cells. These red blood cells do not function like healthy red blood cells. They crowd out the healthy cells, causing anemia. Since these cells are underdeveloped, they also have a short life expectancy.5 Low levels of vitamin B12 or folate are the most common causes of this type of anemia.

 

 

Pernicious Anemia

Pernicious anemia, a form of megaloblastic anemia, is a rare disorder in which the body does not absorb enough vitamin B12 from the digestive tract, resulting in an inadequate amount of red blood cells (RBCs) being produced. It is also referred to as vitamin B12-deficient anemia.

 

 

Anemia Symptoms

Most of the time, anemia symptoms are mild at first and develop slowly.

 

General symptoms may include:

 

- Feeling weak or tired more often than usual, or with exercise

- Headaches

- Problems concentrating or thinking

  

As the anemia gets worse, symptoms may include:

 

- Blue color to the whites of the eyes

- Brittle nails

- Light-headedness when you stand up

- Pale skin color

- Shortness of breath

- Sore tongue

 

 

Solutions

Reducing the burden of anemic disorders in women includes:

 

- Understanding risk factors

- Making rapid, accurate diagnoses when symptoms occur

- Implementing appropriate therapies

- Monitoring treatment

 

Since anemia is usually found during routine blood tests, laboratory diagnostic testing plays an integral role in caring for women throughout the continuum of anemia treatment.

 

 

 

DiaSino Diagnostic Solutions for Anemia

DiaSino offers Ferritin, Vitamin B12, and Folate tests, which are used by physicians to diagnose and monitor anemia in patients.

 

 

 

 

 

Women and Anemia