MyMediktor - Anaemia - Anaemic syndrome

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Lowering of oxygen-carrying haemoglobin in the blood below normal limits.

The most common cause is low iron intake. Other causes can be heavy menstruation, pregnancy, ulcers, intestinal polyps and blood diseases.

The main symptoms are pallor, tiredness and subjective shortness of breath.

Diagnosis is made by detailed medical history, thorough physical examination and blood tests.

Treatment may consist of dietary changes, nutritional supplements, medical and/or surgical treatment, and blood transfusion.

Bibliographic references

Stanley L Schrier. Approach to the adult patient with anemia. UpToDate. Jul 05, 2016.
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Shamir MY, Avramovich A, Smaka T. The current status of continuous noninvasive measurement of total, carboxy, and methemoglobin concentration. Anesth Analg 2012; 114:972.
Causey MW, Miller S, Foster A, et al. Validation of noninvasive hemoglobin measurements using the Masimo Radical-7 SpHb Station. Am J Surg 2011; 201:592.
John W. Adamson, Dan L. Longo. Anemia y policitemia. Harrison. Principios de Medicina Interna. Volumen 1. 19º Edición. 392:399
Guillermo Garcés Redondo, Mª Cristina Fernández Jiménez, Ramón Salcedo Martínez. Síndrome anémico. Manual de protocolos y actuación en urgencias. Hospital Virgen de la Salud, Complejo Hospitalario de Toledo. Tercera edición. 2010. 827:834

Author

Dr. Elvira Moreno

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Symptoms

Paleness

Tiredness / fatigue

Abundant and/or long-lasting periods

Black stools

Short of breath

Palpitations

A feeling of shortness of breath

Blurry vision

Headache

Maintain a balanced diet: increase fruit, vegetable, and white meat consumption and reduce the intake of fatty meals and fritters.

Maintain hydration of 2 litres per day.

Engage in regular physical activity, adapted to age and physical condition, at least 3 times a week.