Anemia Testing in Dubai

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Anemia Testing
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Anemia

• Anemia is a condition of having low levels of red
  blood cells or hemoglobin.
• The function of the haemoglobin is to carry
  oxygen inside red blood cells, which distribute
  oxygen throughout the body.
• Haemoglobin is rich in iron and provides red
  color to the blood.

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Different types of Anemia

• Iron Deficiency anemia
• Vitamin Deficiency anemia
• Aplastic anemia
• Hemolytic Anemia
• Sickle Cell anemia
• Thalassemia

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Symptoms of Anemia

• Fatigue
• Irritability
• Headaches
• Difficulty in Concentrating
• Pale Skin

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Anemia Testing

• Anemia Testing can be done in most of the medical
  laboratories. It is usually confirmed by CBC.
• CBC test consists of
• RBC Count
• Hematocrit
• Hemoglobin
• WBC count
• Differential blood count
• Platelet Count

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Treatments for Anemia

• Anemia treatment depends on the cause.
• Iron deficiency anemia.
• By taking iron supplements and changing your
  diet.
• Vitamin deficiency anemias.
• This involves dietary supplements and increasing
  folic acid and nutrients in the diet
• Aplastic Anemia
• Blood transfusions are done to boost levels of
  red blood cells.

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• Hemolytic anemias.
• Avoiding suspect medications, treating infections
  and taking drugs that suppress the immune system
• Sickle cell anemia.
• Treatment might include oxygen, pain relievers,
  and oral and intravenous fluids to reduce pain
  and prevent complications.

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