Macrocytic anemia is a condition that usually does not appear on its own but is caused by an underlying condition. The most common causes of macrocytic anemia include: Vitamin B12 deficiency Folate deficiency Even though the patient takes adequate vitamins through diet, they may not be absorbed we...
a. What is hemophilia? b. How is it inherited (genetics)? c. What is the treatment for hemophilia? Explain how carbon monoxide poisoning and anemia are different and similar. What are the metabolic and clinical consequences of using folic acid to treat macrocytic anemia caused by a vitamin ...
What is MCV, MCH, and MCHC? How are they calculated? Discuss it thoroughly with respect to these below-mentioned types of anemia. 1. Microcytic Anemia or 2. Macrocytic Anemia or 3. Haemolytic Anemia Changes in skin color can indicate trauma or disease. What are the correct med...
YourMCH will reflect your MCV. That means you'll have more hemoglobin if your red blood cells are larger than normal. Red blood cells can grow too large when you have fewer of them than normal -- a condition called macrocytic anemia. It's more common if you're elderly. What is a dan...
What can cause non-regenerative anemia? Nonregenerative anemias can be caused bynutritional deficiencies, chronic disease, kidney disease, or bone marrow diseases. Is non-regenerative anemia curable? A complete resolution of this type of anemia does not usually occur. If the non-regenerative anemia...
Purpura is caused by blood vessels bursting close to the skin's surface and blood pools, making spots visible externally. There are two types of purpura:nonthrombocytopenicandthrombocytopenicpurpura. What's the difference? Well, it comes down to the composition of the blood. Our blood has tiny ...
MCH levels in blood tests are considered high if they are 35 or higher. A normal hemoglobin level is considered to be in the range between 26 and 33 picograms per red blood cell. High MCH levels can indicate macrocytic anemia, which can be caused by insufficient vitamin B12. Insufficient ...
mtDNA-mutated mice had somatic mtDNA mutations that were a targeted defect in the function of proofreading mtDNA polymerase, PolgA, and developed macrocytic anemia similar that seen in MDS patients. Mechanistic insight into these processes was reported [159], but whether or not these processes ...
occurs in four stages, beginning with declining blood levels of the vitamin (stage I), progressing to low cellular concentrations of the vitamin (stage II), an increased blood level of homocysteine and a decreased rate of DNA synthesis (stage III), and finally, macrocytic anemia (stage IV)....
Neuropathy caused by B12 deficiency in a patient with ileal tuberculosis: A case report Introduction Vitamin B12 deficiency can result in macrocytic anemia. Neurologic abnormalities of B12 deficiency include sensory deficits, loss of deep tend... DT Toosi,F Shahi,A Afshari… - 《J Med Case Rep》...