by MH Team | Oct 9, 2023 | Red Blood Cells
Key Takeaways Iron deficiency anemia or IDA is caused by defective heme or hemoglobin synthesis due to the lack of iron. Iron deficiency symptoms & signs ▾: GeneralSpecificFatigueWeaknessPallorHeadachesDizziness or lightheadednessShortness of...
by MH Team | Oct 9, 2023 | Red Blood Cells
Key Takeaways Beta thalassemia is a hereditary hemoglobin disorder due to reduced or absence of beta-globin chain production leading to ineffective erythropoiesis and anemia. It is predominantly an autosomal recessive gene disorder. Classifications CharacteristicBeta...
by MH Team | Oct 9, 2023 | Red Blood Cells
Key Takeaways Hereditary spherocytosis is an inherited hemolytic anemia due to a defect in a red cell membrane protein. It has mainly an autosomal dominant inheritance pattern. Signs and symptoms ▾: Mild to moderate anemia Intermittent jaundice precipitated by...
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