ANEMIA - DIAGNOSIS & TREATMENT
                     ANEMIA 
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DIAGNOSIS AND 
TREATMENT
What is Anemia ?
                Anemia is a condition in which you lack enough healthy red blood 
cells to carry adequate oxygen to your body's tissues. 
Hemoglobin carries oxygen inside red blood cells, which distribute oxygen 
throughout the body. Because it is rich in iron, hemoglobin also gives blood 
its red color.
 Having anemia can make you feel tired and weak. There are many forms of 
anemia, each with its own cause. Anemia can be temporary or long term, 
and it can range from mild to severe. .
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Anemia Overview
Red Blood Cells of a normal individual and an anemic individual.
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Different types of 
Anemia
▸ Aplastic Anemia
▸ Iron deficiency Anemia
▸ Sickle cell Anemia
▸ Vitamin deficiency Anemia
▸ Thalassemia 
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Symptoms of Anemia
● Fatigue
● Weakness
● Pale or yellowish skin
● Irregular heartbeats
● Shortness of breath
● Dizziness or 
lightheadedness
● Chest pain
● Cold hands and feet
● Headaches 5
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Anemia - Diagnosis
A blood test will provide counts of your white blood cells,, red blood cells and 
platelets. Blood tests will not only confirm the diagnosis of anemia, but also 
help point to the underlying condition.
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● CBC
● Blood iron level
● Serum ferritin level (ferritin, as the name suggests, is a protein of the blood 
that contains iron)
● Vitamin B12 and folate levels
● Red blood cell fragility
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● Red blood cell shape
Enzyme levels
Clotting time
Reticulocyte count (reticulocytes are underdeveloped red 
blood cells) .
Bilirubin level (bilirubin is an orangish-yellow substances 
resulting from the breakdown of red blood cells)
Fecal blood test 8
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Anemia - Treatment
Anemia treatment depends on the cause. Different diagnoses and their treatments may include:
● IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA  -Iron supplements, medications, blood 
transfusions, surgery, or even cancer treatment .
● VITAMIN DEFICIENCY ANEMIA – Vitamin B-12 injections and folic acid 
supplements
● ANEMIA RELATED TO CHRONIC DISEASE – Treatment of the underlying disease, 
blood transfusions, or synthetic hormone injections to boost red blood cell 
production
● APLASTIC ANEMIA – Medications and blood transfusions to boost red blood 
cell levels
● ANEMIA RELATED TO AUTOIMMUNE DISORDER – Drugs to suppress the immune 
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● ANEMIA RELATED TO BONE MARROW DISEASE – Medication, 
chemotherapy or bone marrow transplant
HEMOLYTIC ANEM.IA – Spleen removal, drugs to suppress the immune system, blood transfusions, or blood filtering
SICKLE CELL ANEMIA – Medications, oxygen, blood transfusions, 
folic acid supplements, antibiotics, bone marrow transplant
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THALASSEMIA – Blood transfusions, folic acid supplements, 
spleen removal, or bone marrow transplant.
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To diagnose anemia, your doctor will likely ask you 
about your medical history, perform a physical test, and 
order blood tests. With proper medical laboratrical aid 
anemia could be easily detected and treated. 
             There are many advanced laboratical services 
available across Dubai, giving  the sophisticated and 
best medical testing results. Anemia testing Dubai offers 
the reliable and safe  medical services to the patients 
with the aid of efficient technicians and lab equipments.
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Than.k You!
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