anemias
Red cell shortages
Anemias is the plural of anemia, a condition in which the blood lacks sufficient healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin to carry adequate oxygen to tissues.
Different anemias have different causes: iron-deficiency anemia, sickle cell anemia, pernicious anemia.
The doctor tested for various anemias before making a diagnosis.
Inherited blood cell malformation
- thalassemiaHereditary hemoglobin production defect
- aplasticDeficient in cell formation
- hemolyticDestroying red blood cells
- perniciousGradually and subtly harmful
macrocytic · hypoplastic · renal · autoimmune · hereditary · acquired · chronic · nutritional
Erythrocyte's oxygen-binding protein
- hematocritRed cell volume fraction
- erythrocytesOxygen-carrying blood cells
- red blood cellsOxygen-transporting components of circulation
- ferritinIron-storing blood protein
bone marrow · blood smear · complete blood count · hemolysis · transfusion · blood loss · bleeding · hemorrhage
Weariness from prolonged exertion
- pallorUnhealthy facial whiteness
- weaknessDeficiency in force
- shortness of breathDifficulty inhaling enough air
- dizzinessUnsteady, spinning sensation
cold hands · headache · chest pain · brittle nails · pica · glossitis · jaundice · dark urine
Blood's clotting fragment
- neutrophilMulti-lobed immune cell
- leukopeniaLow white cell count
- neutropeniaInsufficient neutrophils in blood
Mineral pills for deficiency
- B12 injectionsIntramuscular vitamin supplementation
- folic acidB-vitamin preventing birth defects
- blood transfusionInfusing donated cells intravenously
- bone marrow transplantInfusing healthy hematopoietic cells
splenectomy · corticosteroids · immunosuppressants · red meat · spinach · fortified cereals
sickle cell
Inherited blood cell malformation
- thalassemiaHereditary hemoglobin production defect
- aplasticDeficient in cell formation
- hemolyticDestroying red blood cells
pernicious · macrocytic · hypoplastic · renal · autoimmune · hereditary · acquired · chronic · nutritional · vitamin deficiency
hemoglobin
Erythrocyte's oxygen-binding protein
- hematocritRed cell volume fraction
- erythrocytesOxygen-carrying blood cells
- red blood cellsOxygen-transporting components of circulation
ferritin · bone marrow · blood smear · complete blood count · hemolysis · transfusion · blood loss · bleeding · hemorrhage · plasma
fatigue
Weariness from prolonged exertion
- pallorUnhealthy facial whiteness
- weaknessDeficiency in force
- shortness of breathDifficulty inhaling enough air
dizziness · cold hands · headache · chest pain · brittle nails · pica · glossitis · jaundice · dark urine · tachycardia
platelet
Blood's clotting fragment
- neutrophilMulti-lobed immune cell
- leukopeniaLow white cell count
- neutropeniaInsufficient neutrophils in blood
iron supplements
Mineral pills for deficiency
- B12 injectionsIntramuscular vitamin supplementation
- folic acidB-vitamin preventing birth defects
- blood transfusionInfusing donated cells intravenously
bone marrow transplant · splenectomy · corticosteroids · immunosuppressants · red meat · spinach · fortified cereals
anemiasrobust health
Excellent physical condition
vigor · vitality · plethora · sanguinity
- sickle cell anemiaHereditary hemoglobin mutation disease
- sickle-cell anemiaInherited disorder causing misshapen erythrocytes
- megaloblastic anemiaDefective red cell maturation
- sideroblastic anemiaDefective hemoglobin synthesis disorder
- iron deficiency anemiaBlood disorder from metal lack
- anemia testChecks for blood deficiency