The most common Hypochromic anemia is microcytic anemia caused by an iron deficiency.
The most common cause of Hypochromic anemia is not enough iron in your body which is an iron deficiency that if not treated can lead to a disorder called iron deficiency anemia.
The reticulocytes in anemia are the slightly immature cells.
The reticulocytes are characterized by the network of filaments and granules.
Hypoproliferative anemia in renal failure is the decrease in the number of red blood cells (RBCs), hemoglobin (Hb) content, or hematocrit (Hct), can result from decreased RBC production (erythropoiesis), increased RBC destruction.
An example of hypoproliferative anemia is an iron deficiency anemia that is characterized by the decrease in the production of red blood cells.
Hypoproliferative anemia is a group of anemias in which the bone marrow that is responsible for producing the red blood cells is not able to generate the adequate number of the red blood cells.
The difference between hyperproliferative and hypoproliferative anemia is that hyperproliferative anemia is when the absolute reticulocyte count is 100,000 mm3 or higher and hypoproliferative anemia is when the absolute reticulocyte count is less than 100,000 mm3.
The meaning of hypoproliferative is anemia resulting from underproduction of red blood cells by the bone marrow.
The cause of hypoproliferative anemia is the inability of the bone marrow to produce enough adequate numbers of the red blood cells.
The 3 major categories of anemia are macrocytic, normocytic and microcytic anemia.
The 2 types of anemia are Normocytic anemia and Microcytic anemia.
Microcytic anemia is when the red blood cells do not have enough hemoglobin so they are smaller than usual.
In Normocytic anemia you have fewer red blood cells than usual and those red blood cells do not have the normal amount of hemoglobin.
The type of anemia that is associated with leukemia is Hypoproliferative anemia.
Leukemia begins in the bone marrow which means that it can lead to hypoproliferative leukemia.
The most serious type of anemia is aplastic anemia which is a rare life threatening anemia which occurs when your body does not make enough new blood cells.
The causes of aplastic anemia are being in contact with toxic chemicals, autoimmune diseases, certain medications and infections.
The four main types of anemia are hemo-lytic anemia, aplastic anemia, pernicious anemia and iron deficiency anemia.
The 5 symptoms of anemia are.
Pale Skin.
Shortness of breath.
Heart palpitations.
Cold hands and feet.
Rapid or irregular heartbeat.
You can be hospitalized for anemia if the anemia gets severe enough and you could require a blood transfusion, iron injections or IV iron therapy.
The causes of anemia include, chronic kidney disease, cancer, ulcerative colitis or rheumatoid arthritis, destruction of red blood cells earlier than normal that can be caused by immune system problems, certain medicines, Folate deficiency, vitamin B12 deficiency and iron deficiency.
Anemia sometimes make you feel cold and it's very common to feel cold with anemia as well as have tiredness and weakness when there are not enough healthy red blood cells to carry the proper amount of oxygen to your body's organs.
When you have anemia you'll feel like you're tired, weak and you may experience shortness of breath, chest pain, dizziness and irregular heartbeat.
You can tell if you're anemic by having a blood test done to check for low iron levels in your blood.
Looking out for the signs and symptoms of being anemic can also tell you if you may be anemic or not.
The common signs and symptoms of being anemic include.
Fatigue.
Weakness.
Pale or yellowish skin.
Irregular heartbeats.
Shortness of breath.
Dizziness or lightheadedness.
Chest pain.
Cold hands and feet.
Your eyes will look pale pink or yellow with low iron.
With normal iron levels your eyes should be a vibrant red color of the inside layer.
Anemia can cause weight gain due to a an underactive thyroid gland.
The main causes of anemia are.
Iron deficiency.
Vitamin B12 deficiency.
Folate deficiency.
Certain medicines.
Destruction of red blood cells earlier than normal (which may be caused by immune system problems)
Long-term (chronic) diseases such as chronic kidney disease, cancer, ulcerative colitis, or rheumatoid arthritis.
The 3 stages of iron deficiency symptoms are.
During stage 3, anemia with normal-appearing RBCs and indices develops.
During stage 4, microcytosis and then hypochromia develop.
During stage 5, iron deficiency affects tissues, resulting in symptoms and signs.
Having an iron deficiency can also affect your nails.
Koilonychia is an abnormal shape of the fingernail.
The nail has raised ridges and is thin and curved inward.
This disorder is associated with iron deficiency anemia.
Leukonychia is white streaks or spots on the nails often due to drugs or disease.
Often, spoon nails are a sign of iron deficiency anemia or a liver condition known as hemochromatosis, in which your body absorbs too much iron from the food you eat.
Spoon nails can also be associated with heart disease and hypothyroidism.
The autoimmune disease that causes ridges in fingernails is Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma, SSc).
Scleroderma is the hallmark feature of systemic sclerosis (SSc).
SSc is a chronic multisystem disease characterized by widespread vascular dysfunction and progressive fibrosis of the skin and internal organs.
Psoriatic arthritis can also cause nail conditions including longitudinal ridges, splinter hemorrhages, and pitting.