Epistemis

Anemia

Specialty: Hematology.

  • low hemoglobin
  • paleness

Why it occurs

  • Iron deficiency (bleeding)
  • Chronic illness
  • B12/folate deficiency
  • Hemolysis
  • Marrow failure

Initial workup

CBC with indices (MCV), reticulocytes, ferritin, B12/folic acid, smear.

red flags

Anemia with instability, active bleeding or very symptomatic → transfusion and study of the origin.

Standard management

  • Oral/IV iron — iron deficiency anemia
  • B12/folic acid — megaloblastic anemia

Educational guidance for study. It is NOT a prescription recommendation. The actual choice depends on the cause, the patient, and current guidelines.

PreviousVulvodynia
Area
Hematology
Listed causes
5
Treatment options
2
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