Anemia (Neonatology)

Anemia (Neonatology)

What is Anemia?

Hyperbilirubinemia or jaundice; Exchange transfusion; Blood type incompatibility any bleeding and coagulation disorders; Thrombocytopenia. complex birth.

  • Tiredness.
  • Weakness.
  • Shortness of breath.
  • Irregular heartbeat.
  • Dizziness or lightheadedness.
  • Chest pain.
  • Cold hands and feet.
  • Pale or yellowish skin, which might be more obvious on white skin than on Black or brown skin.
  • Complications of iron deficiency anaemia. Iron deficiency anaemia rarely causes serious or long-term complications, although some people with the condition find it affects their daily life.
  • Tiredness.
  • Increased risk of infections.
  • Heart and lung problems.
  • Pregnancy complications.
  • Restless legs syndrome.
  • 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.

Many people are at risk for anemia because of poor diet, intestinal disorders, chronic diseases, infections, and other conditions. Women who are menstruating or pregnant and people with chronic medical conditions are most at risk for this disease. The risk of anemia increases as people grow older.

eat iron-rich foods, including lean red meats, fish and poultry, legumes (e.g. lentils and beans), fortified cereals and dark green leafy vegetables; eat foods rich in vitamin C (such as fruits and vegetables) which help the body absorb iron; and.

How is it diagnosed?

How is it diagnosed?

Treatment for this anemia can include blood transfusions to boost levels of red blood cells. A bone marrow transplant might be needed if bone marrow can't make healthy blood cells. Hemolytic anemias. Managing hemolytic anemias includes stopping medicines that might be causing it and treating infections.

How is it treated?

Treatment for acute myeloid leukemia is vital. It varies with the patient and stage of the disease. Treatment options include

If symptoms become severe, treatment might include getting blood, called a transfusion, or shots of a hormone called erythropoietin. Anemias associated with bone marrow disease. Treatment of these various diseases can include medicines, chemotherapy or getting bone marrow from a donor, called a transplant.

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