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Anemia has many different forms including iron deficiency anemia and sickle cell anemia. It all comes down to a lack in red blood cell count. This lack is very important because our bodies need oxygen to operate correctly. There are ways to prevent some types of anemia. It is good to know your family’s history because some types of anemia are passed down through the family. If the body has a lack of oxygen some very severe things may occur. These things include stroke and disruption in growth. In the Aplastic anemia, the body is lacking in more than just red blood cells. In this type of anemia, the body lacks in white blood cells and platelets. The people who are most at risk for this type of anemia are people who are taking chemotherapy
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The red blood cell should look like a disc. It is thin in the middle because it is biconcave in order to maximize the efficiency and use of the cell. In Sickle cell anemia the cell is not the correct shape and their it cannot complete its job of carrying oxygen to the accurate places. This type of anemia cannot be cured and is chronic. With this rare blood disorder, the red blood cells die earlier than the typical lifespan. The shape of the red blood cell is irregular in this case which means that the cell cannot flow the way they are supposed to. This can cause a blockage and backup of blood flow and cells and this generally causes pain for the person who is suffering with the disorder. Sickle cell anemia is inherited and passed down through families. The symptoms of Sickle cell include a delay in growth, vision problems, and pain. The pain usually comes and goes. Some people report that the pain is so severe that they need to be hospitalized in order to get a handle on the severity. The reason there is a delay in growth is because when the misshaped blood cells create a blockage, there is a decrease in oxygen to certain portions of the body. Sometimes with Sickle cell people experience swollen hands and feet. Not everyone who is affected with Sickle cell will pass it on when they have a child. The probability in passing it along increase when both parents carry the disease …show more content…
This is a lack of red blood cells caused by low iron in the person’s body. If a person’s body is low on iron, this will make it difficult for the red blood cells to carry oxygen to the tissues. Many people go undiagnosed with this type of anemia. If the deficiency isn’t much, the signs and symptoms may not be very noticeable. With a larger decrease in iron, the signs and symptoms will become more apparent and obvious. Some of the signs and symptoms include but are not limited to fatigue, pale skin, headache, dizziness or lightheadedness, cold hands and feet, and shortness of breath. In children with iron deficiency anemia, they typically have a poor appetite. Things that can cause this type of anemia include blood loss, a poor amount of iron in a person’s diet, inability or hard time absorbing iron, and pregnancy. Iron deficiency anemia can cause a person to have heart problems, problems during pregnancy, and growth problems. It is important to know if a child or infant has this anemia so that it can be fixed and prevent stunts in growth. This anemia can easily be treated by eating iron rich foods or taking an iron supplement. Anemia can be tested for by having a complete blood count. Since some anemias are a decrease in red blood cells due to production, this is an easy way to test for it. Also, there is a test to determine the size and color of the red blood cells. This helps because
When the sarcolemma is disrupted, a release of intracellular muscle components such as creatinine kinase, muscle enzymes, and myoglobin occurs. Direct trauma combined with various other risk factors including alcoholism, muscle exertion, infections, hyperthermia, diabetes, status asthmaticus, fasting, and certain drugs can result in the development of rhabdomyolysis. The symptoms of rhabdomyolysis are often subtle and can include muscle pain (especially in the lower back or calves), fever, fatigue, vomiting, nausea, confusion, anuria, and generalized weakness. Dark reddish brown urine is also often noted in people with this condition as a result of
As for iron, deficiencies include: “anemia, weakness, pallor, inability to concentrate, impaired cognitive functioning, lowered cold tolerance”(Pinna 256). 3. Foods that can be added to increase potassium levels include: fresh fruit, vegetables, beans, grains, and milk. Foods rich in calcium would be cheese, milk, tofu, fish such as sardines, tofu, and greens like broccoli. To increase iron in the body, foods
Sickle Cell Anemia a Negative and Positive Taylor Martin University of Missouri-Columbia September 23, 2015 Sickle Cell Anemia a Negative and Positive General Purpose: To inform my audience about Sickle Cell Anemia. Specific Purpose: As a result of my speech, the audience will be informed about Sickle Cell Anemia and how it can affect people. Central Idea: Sickle Cell Anemia has some negatives but, it can also be a positive in certain areas with the malaria virus. Introduction In America 70,000 to with sickle cell trait Sickle cell disease is an inherited disorder that affects red blood cells.
The Story of the Sickling 2/24 Kid On February 24th, 1998, I was born in Miami, Florida at Jackson Memorial Hospital. On February 24th, 1998, I was also diagnosed with Sickle Cell Anemia. When I was old enough to remember, I realized the hospital was my second home. At the time I wasn’t aware what was wrong with me, but simply living was becoming tougher than it should be.
Iron carries oxygen from our lungs through the bloodstream and releases it in the body where it’s needed. Iron is built into the enzymes that do most of the chemical heavy lifting in our bodies, where it helps us to detoxify poisons and to convert sugars into energy.” Despite being a vital mineral, too much of anything can be detrimental for the human body; therefore, introducing
Paget Disease of Bone Paget disease is a condition that makes the bones grow faster than normal. This leads to bones that are larger and weaker than normal. Healthy bones rebuild themselves by destroying old bone and replacing it with new bone tissue. This process usually slows down as a person gets older.
They also have mild anemia or bone lesions, but they have no symptoms. Symptomatic multiple myeloma is the full active
What are the primary pieces of evidence from the CBC that point to this diagnosis? Anemia is a condition that develops when a person’s blood lacks enough healthy RBC or hemoglobin. The effect is an insufficient amount of oxygen to the tissues. In Harold’s case, the main parts of evidence from the CBC include the low RBC, hemoglobin, and hematocrit.
Helping Parents to Help Their Teens Cope with Sickle Cell Disease Destiny Nicole Wolfe Delta State University Sickle Cell Disease is known for being a disorder that effects the red blood cells, causing them to have low oxygen levels and forming sickle shaped blood cells. In order for a child to have sickle cell disease both parents must be carriers, but if only one parent has the trait, the child will only be a carrier for Sickle Cell Barakat, et. al, (2007). The most well-known fact with this disease would be the pain that comes with having Sickle cell disease Barakat, et.
Sickle cell has a lot of different complications. These make the disease itself harder. All the complications and symptoms just depends on the person and how their body chooses to react. Hand-Foot Syndrome is one complication that occurs with sickle cell. Due to the sickling of the cells blood vessels may be blocked which causes the hands and/or feet to painfully swell.
hese articles examined the issue that greater cultural competence can play a larger role in minimizing healthcare disparities and improving the quality and access of healthcare to certain populations. Many healthcare agencies and associations are struggling to come up with strategies that are easy to implement regarding cultural competence. In the world of nursing, the realization of the need for nurses to have a profound understanding and respect for their patient’s life but also for their race and cultural values to make their patient a person and not a room number is improving but not fast enough. In order for nurses to provide the best care for their patient, they must be sensitive to all aspects of that patient’s life which include the
Vitamin B12 (Cobalmin) is a water soluble vitamin and plays a key role in the normal functioning of the brain and nervous system, and in the formation of red blood cells. Vitamin B12 deficiency can occur if the body does not absorb enough vitamin B12 from the gastrointestinal tract or when there is not enough dietary intake of the vitamin. One common cause of deficiency is as a result of pernicious anaemia which is an autoimmune disorder that results in inflammation and damage to the stomach lining, and loss of parietal cells. The parietal cells produce intrinsic factor, a protein needed for absorption of Vitamin B12 in the gut.
Leukocytosis; the blood contains to many white cells (infection causes an increase of white blood cells) 6. Sideropenia is when the body doesn’t have enough iron. 7. Hemothorax is when blood occurs in the pleural cavity. 8.
Iron deficiency is called anemia. A person who is anemic gets tired very easily and may faint at times. The face of an anemic person is often pale and the person always feels weak. They have frequent hair loss and suffer from lack of concentration. Why are women at a higher risk of iron deficiency?
A poor diet can affect children’s health and development in short term causing a poor immune system. The body finds it difficult to fighting off colds and other infections. Anaemia: Anaemia is a disease caused by iron deficiency.