anemia lecture

• related: Hemeonc

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• MCV

  • changes with age
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• macrocytosis: defect in DNA synthesis

• microcytosis: defect in hemoglobin synthesis

IDA

• blood loss: GI work up, menopause
• increased requirements: pregnancy/lactation
• decreased dietary intake
• decreased absorption: celiac, gastric bypass

Treatment

Chronic Disease

• soluble transferrin can be used to differentiate the 2

• oral iron adequate in most cases