The Iron Disorders Institute guide to anemia
| Corporate Authors: | Iron Disorders Institute. |
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| Other Authors: | Garrison, Cheryl D., 1945- |
| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Nashville, Tenn. :
Cumberland House,
c2003.
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| Subjects: |
Table of Contents:
- Pt. 1. Anemia: the basics. Iron-out-of-balance. Looking back at anemia. Definition of anemia, risk factors, and symptoms. The normal blood cell cycle
- Pt. 2. Iron deficiency anemia: most common cause. Newborns, infants, and toddlers. Juveniles, adolescents, and early teens. Adult females. Adults males. The elderly
- Pt. 3. Common causes: sometimes complicated diagnosis. Anemia of chronic disease. Endocrine system disorders. Autoimmune disorders. Infection: bacterial or viral. Nutritional imbalances. Alcohol abuse. Cancer. Celiac sprue. Crohn's and ulcerative colitis. Renal disease. Hemolytic anemia. Sickle cell anemia. Thalassemia
- Pt. 4. Uncommon and rare causes of anemia. Aplastic anemia. Myelodysplasic syndromes. Sideroblastic anemia. Hypoplastic anemias. Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria. von Willebrand disease. Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia
- Pt. 5. Achieving iron balance. Oral, injected, or infused iron. Blood transfusion. Chelation therapy. Erythropoietin therapy. Diet plan.