Is it possible to develop iron deficiency anemia, without having heavy menstrual periods?

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Today I was diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia. I can't seem to think of a reason for this, because I don't think I have heavy periods . Can anyone help me?
Yes. Most women are a little bit anemic because of menstruation. For a woman who is naturally anemic menstruation can make it worse even if it isn't heavy. You just need to get more iron in your diet is all.  (+ info)

what is the best natural medicine for anemia?

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I am anemic and wanted to know what would be the best and fastest working natural medicine for anemia.
The first and most important thing if you are anemic is to discuss with your doctor as far as how much Iron you will need... some people need 20-30 mg per day to recover, but some people may need over 300 mg daily to recover. A simple blood test will say how much you'll need for how long.

Anemia is literally Iron deficiency, so the degree of that deficiency will determine your treatment. But regardless of the dosage the doctor recommends, it's also good to take a good dose of B-12 (1-5 mg, which is 1,000-5,000 mcg) daily. B-12 is a water-soluble vitamin, so you can take higher doses like that without a problem, but B-12 specifically helps your body to process and utilize Iron more efficiently so your body can catch up a little easier. Good luck!  (+ info)

What can you tell me about Sickle Cell Anemia?

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I need to do a project on the genetic disease Sickle Cell Anemia. What can you tell me about it that would help?
This is a genetic disease found in African populations. The normal shape of a red blood cell (rbc) is round. In sickle cell disease the cells are shaped like a sickle or crescent. Because they are oddly shaped they become "sticky" in a sense. They clump together in small blood vessels, which causes pain. The RBC's are also really prone to breakdown, which leaves a person with not enough RBC's causing anemia. Because the liver metabolizes dead RBC's it sometimes becomes overwhelmed by all the breakdown and so the person may have jaundice. These people are also at risk for strokes, as well as shortness of breath, blindness, pulmonary hypertension and organ failure. They are also prone to infection, so children are started on antibiotic therapy when they are about 2 months old until they are about 4 or 5 and their immune system becomes more able to handle infections.

As an interesting note, people with sickle cell anemia are immune to malaria, so case with milder symptoms may actually be beneficial in parts of Africa where malaria is endemic.

If you want a good website, go to www.mayoclinic.com and type sickle cell anemia in the search box. It's easy to follow and will probably give you most of the information you need for your report.  (+ info)

whats the mechanism of action of vitamin b12 in megaloblastic anaemia?

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coursework question?
Megaloblastic anemia is caused by the inability to absorb vitamin b-12. There are different reasons why you would have this inability. Celiac disease is a very common one. It could also be caused by eating a vegan diet and not taking a b-12 supplement. I wasn't able to find the exact reason why b-12 makes the red blood cells enlarged, but b-12 is vital for all kinds of bodily functions so perhaps the b-12 deficiency interrupts red blood cell formation.

I had celiac disease for years and had anxiety, depression, ataxia, all kinds of neuro and psych symptoms and it turned out to be massive b-12 deficiency. I started eating gluten free and it all went away because I was able to absorb the nutrients then.  (+ info)

What is the specific gravity of the copper sulfate solution they test blood for anemia with?

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Like when you go to a blood drive and they have to test you for anemia, I know they use a copper sulfate solution. But does anyone know the ratio of copper sulfate to water they use? (well I'm assuming it's just those two chemicals)
The specific gravity is 2.28 (hydrated) 3.6 (anhydrous).  (+ info)

What should i eat or drink to stop my anemia?

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hey people i am about to turn 13 in april and i just found out i have a little bit of anemia. i knoe it stinks. so i was wondering what things should i eat or drink to make it better? p.s. i dont like taking pills.
If you don't want to take vitamins (which you should be doing anyway for good health) then I suggest meats like steak and dark green veggies such as romaine lettuce which are high in iron. Iron is what you need to help with being anemic.  (+ info)

Can sickle-cell anemia be detected from a test that determines blood type?

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I know that the typical test for sickle-cell anemia is a hemoglobin electrophoresis, but I am wondering if the prescence of hemoglobin can be detected during a test that identifies a person's blood type? I'm not sure what the test for blood type actually consists of. Do you just examine the blood sample under a microscope? If so, wouldn't you be able to see the sickle shape of the blood cells?
No. Blood typing is based upon an antibody-antigen reaction that is not examined under a microscope (except in certain rare conditions). Some times on the stained slide portion of a CBC, fragmented and sickle cells are seen which would then trigger the electrophoresis test for Hgb S.  (+ info)

Can you develop anemia out of the blue during your pregnancy?

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I'm 14 weeks, and they already did all the blood tests and I was fine then besides having that RH negative factor with my husband positive. Today I just felt awful, light headed, nauseous, like i was going to pass out. I'd eaten plenty and had plenty of fluids. It was an odd rare occurence, so I thought of the possibility of anemia. Anyone else just develop it further into pregnancy? I'll bring it up to my doctor the next visit coming up soon of course, but curious if this posed any complications for anyone?
I got blood tests at about 12 weeks and found out I'm Anemic...you possibly could have developed it, but it's more likely that you're just feeling pregnancy symptoms. Pregnancy in and of itself makes you tired, having Anemia on top of it is flat out exhausting though lol. Just check with your doctor and see what he thinks.  (+ info)

Is there any home test kit I can order for anemia anymore?

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I used to use the biosafe anemia meter, but it seems that they have been discontinued. Does anyone else make anyhting like this? I want to see if I am anemic again? I dont have medical insurance. I will go to a doctor, I just want to try the home test first.
I have been losing weight rapidly, and been extremely pale?
Do you know what's causing your anemia? You could always try going to a blood donation center. They give you a check-up for free and also check your hemoglobin levels. (If you don't qualify to donate, please do not give blood)

Also, you could pull down your lower eyelids and see if they are red (healthy) or whitish (anemic/not healthy).

Rapid weight loss and paleness..... you need to see a doctor really soon. This could be serious (unless you're dieting).  (+ info)

What is the life expectancy for someone with Diamond Blackfan Anemia?

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A friend of mine has a son..His son has Diamond Blackfan Anemia..I dont feel right asking him this question. And all the searching I have done on the net have comes up without an answer..Can someone help me out? Thanks again.. And please dont be afraid to donate blood for the needy..There are less than 1000 people in the world with this disease, and they require frequent blood transfusions..So, please again..Donate blood for the needy..Thank You
Diamond Blackfan anemia is a diagnosis about which it is difficult to make generalizations. First, because it is rare- only about 800 cases. Second, because it probably has several different genetic causes which may vary in intensity. Third, because if often it is NOT severe enough to justify a bone marrow transplant (which doesnt always help). Fourth because in about 1/3 of cases there are other malformations which might affect the prognsosis independently. Finally, it depends upon the rate of complications from the treatment- chronic steroids and transfusions sooner or later generate complications which are seldom mortal, but affect quality of life.

That said, if you regard "life expectancy" as something more than a number, read the story of the kid in the first source. His story, over 900 gallons of blood, his life in hospital, his anger, and his attitude toward "life expectancy"- are sure to be more informative than a date.

If you really do need a number, it can be said that most patients live to adulthood now (but formerly did not due to the effects of iron overload from transfusions).  (+ info)

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