How can we Diagnose Anemia?
Anemia can be diagnosed by physical examination and certain blood tests.
Physical examination includes:
- Auscultation of the heart- Heart murmur can be heard in severe cases of anemia
- Low blood pressure (when the patient stands up)
- Pale skin color
- Pulse rate- Tachycardia is seen in patients with anemia
- The following blood tests are carried out for proper diagnosis:
- Complete blood count
- Hemoglobin level
- Red blood cell count may be normal or decreased
- Peripheral blood smear shows pale small cells
- Blood levels of certain vitamins and minerals- iron, folic acid and vitamin B12
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I have had anemia for over 9 years. I use to get Iron infusions every 9 to 12 months. I has progressed to where I need them every 4 to 6 months. I wish we could figure out the cause. I do not absorb iron thru food or juice or pills. At this point I have waited 8 months and my hemoglobin is at 7. I am due to get infusions of Venefor in 2 weeks. No diagnosis over all these years. Why and Why is it progressing.
In order to comment further I need to have certain test reports. Can you tell me the reports of: 1) Latest CBC 2) Peripheral Smear 3) Iron Studies(Ferritin, S. Iron, TIBC) 4) Hemoglobin Electrophoresis 5) Bone Marrow Biopsy( If Done)
May i know ? what is effect in body after suffering from low himoglobin ?????
Thanks for the vital information My haemoglobin and RBC has gone down Hence this information will definitely help me in finding a solution
My hb was 9.1 and now it's 8.9. Went down even after taking iron pills. Any suggestions?
Hi, People say my face is not glowing and i looked anemic, do u think i shud take iron, any suggestion?
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