Note You are in a sub-theme of the Anemia section. You can find general information on this topic under: Anemia Introduction The megaloblastic anemias belong to the hyperchromic anemias and are the result of a vitamin deficiency, abnormal vitamin metabolism or other DNA synthesis disorders. Affected is above all the DNA synthesis and thus the … Megaloblastic anemia
Note You are in a sub-theme of the Anemia section. You can find general information on this topic under: Anemia Introduction Pernicious anemia is a special form of anaemia. The vitamin B12 deficiency results from the lack of the intrinsic factor and consequently leads to anemia. Vitamin B12 cannot be absorbed in the small intestine … Pernicious anemia
Diagnostics For diagnostics, a blood sample is first taken and the values of the red blood cells, vitamin B12 and intrinsic factor are determined. For further diagnosis and differentiation, a bone marrow sample can also help here. Alcohol abuse and malnutrition should also be excluded as causes. The search for antibodies is indicated if the … Diagnostics | Pernicious anemia
Is this hereditary? Pernicious anemia in type A gastritis with antibody production is inherited. However, the vast majority of cases occur spontaneously and cannot be attributed to it. Only about 3-6% of cases are inherited. Life expectancy Today pernicious anemia is very well researched. It can be easily diagnosed and is very well treatable by … Is this hereditary? | Pernicious anemia
Hashimoto Autoimmune diseases, i.e. diseases in which the body forms antibodies against its own structures, often occur together. Pernicious anemia caused by antibodies often occurs together with Hashimoto. In Hashimoto, the body produces antibodies against the thyroid gland. The antibodies damage the thyroid tissue and lead to hypothyroidism. On the other hand, Hashimoto also occurs … Hashimoto | Pernicious anemia
Causes of anaemia Cause for a normochrome-normocytic anemia can: Another reason for anemia can be reduced red blood cell production. A distinction is made between anemia and sickle cell anaemia. Sickle cell anaemia can also be the cause of anemia, but you can find out how dangerous it is and how it manifests itself in … Causes and diagnosis of anaemia
Introduction Anemia is when the blood values of hemoglobin, erythrocyte count and/or hematocrit do not correspond to the standard values. This results in a reduced oxygen supply to the body, which can make itself felt in the affected person in the form of tiredness and exhaustion. The most common cause of anaemia is iron deficiency. … How to treat anemia
Symptoms of anaemia In general, anemia initially manifests itself through rather unspecific characteristics such as fatigue and weakness. Headaches and dizziness or ringing in the ears (tinnitus) can also occur. Those affected are pale, easily recognizable by the conjunctiva of the eye or the bed of the nails. A pale facial colour in itself is … General symptoms and pathophysiology (pathogenesis)
Note You are in a sub-theme of the anemia section. You can find general information on this topic under: Anaemia Introduction In so-called aplastic anaemia, the cause can already be found in the precursor cells, i.e. in the formation of cells in the bone marrow. Even the stem cells, from which the (red) blood cells … Aplastic anaemia symptoms
