wut is the difference b/w blood count , haemoglobin dat tells the iron deficiency in ur body
n separate iron levels(wuteva r the units or way to say it, lemme know as well)
cuz even if ur haemo is gud
n iron level is low u ll b declared anaemic…
wut is it all about?
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I think you are asking the difference between haeloglobin count and ferratin count.
If you are low in haemoglobin then you have anaemia ( doesnt have to be iron deficiency aneamia)
Ferratin count is the iron store in your body, if that is low then you have iron defiency aneamia.
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ok dat was helpful alvena
tell which one is exactly bad enuff
if ur hameo is fine n iron count is low it will just b "iron defi anaemia" , but u will u be declared anaemic overall.
N which one of the two is more serious one of all
tho ihave seen ppl wid exactly same symptoms in both, symptoms on their face
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***AS....Iron deficiency anaemia is relatively common and easily correctable by takin iron supplements and proper diet unless the levels are very low and require a blood transfusion.
It can be due to a number of causes the most common is dietary , however chroic illnesses , heavy bleeding, pregnancy etc. can also lead to iron deficiency anaemia
Other types of anaemia or differentiated by a Haemoglobin Electrophoresis , which is a blood test where they check to see if you have thalassemias etc.***
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hello,
well yes, if you have low iron stored you have iron deficiancy anaemia which is easily treated with either an improvement in diet- eating iron rich food such as spinich and oily fish. or by supplements-i.e. taking iron tablets.
There are many types of anaemia, iron deficiency is the most common and most easily treated.
When haemoglobin is low, its either- its not being produces by the body or its being destroyed by the body.
To work this out we measure something called the reticulocyte count. Reticulocytes are baby blood cells, if it is low it means heamoglobin is not being produced properly, if it is high it means heamoglobin is being destroyed somewhere in the body.
I could go on more! anaemia is a huge topic.
But i hope that helps?
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Ok sheyn n alvena thanks alot that was very informative
so from all that uguys explained, can v say iron-def anaemia is less serious r not serious at all, n haemoglobin anaemia is more serious since dat is blood deficiency???
alvena the reason here, lets say is limited to the poor diet only and no other medical condition as u went about reticulocytes
is it possible dat some ppl r more anaemia-prone, but ven on supplements n gud diet dey r perfect, but just as dey go lil negligent dey develop anaemia again, xcluding ny medical condition here again ?
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AS- sorry for being mean but i dont understand this sentance...
'alvena the reason here, lets say is limited to the poor diet only and no other medical condition as u went about reticulocytes'
yes some people are more aneamia prone especially asians, and if you improve it during diet and while on supplments and then stop then yes ure anaemia can come back, sometimes it doesnt sometimes it does.
Many many many asian girls have anaemaia its very common in men its a little less common.
i think i answered ure question?
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ya now its done.
'alvena the reason here, lets say is limited to the poor diet only and no other medical condition as u went about reticulocytes'
it meant: the reasons of anaemia , r lets say limited to poor diet etc n dere r no other under-lying conditions n reasons to it as u talked abt reticulocytes n all
i always wondered cud dere b an anaemia-prone thing , but thout it mite sound ridiculous
cud dere b some reason to it? or just the negligence plays up things
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also u skipped that: so from all that uguys explained, can v say iron-def anaemia is less serious r not serious at all, n haemoglobin anaemia is more serious since dat is blood deficiency???
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If you have very low iron it can be serious, but mostly its nothing THAT serious but the symptoms you get from it....tiredness, weakness, breathlessness can be annying and it should be sorted out.
Other types of anameia can be more serious yes.
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is there a reason behind being anaemia-prone
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^ genetics, diet, environment
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Hello
I took this article from the BBC i think its good!
What causes it?
Iron is needed to make haemoglobin. A shortage of iron is the most common cause of anaemia in the UK, known as iron-deficiency anaemia. This may be due to blood loss, either sudden - when a stomach ulcer bursts, for example - or over time, such as when a woman has heavy periods. A lack of iron may also be due to a dietary deficiency.
Pregnancy is a time when the body may become lacking in iron such that anaemia develops.
As well as iron, vitamins B12 and folic acid are also needed to make properly functioning red blood cells.
Red blood cells are made in bone marrow, so if this is damaged and can't function properly a shortage of good red blood cells results. This is the case in a rare form of anaemia called aplastic anaemia, and with leukaemia.
In some conditions, red blood cells mature and are destroyed by the body too quickly. This type of anaemia is called haemolytic anaemia and is often caused by an inherited condition, such as sickle cell anaemia.
People with chronic diseases, such as cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, kidney failure and rheumatoid arthritis, may also suffer with anaemia.
What are the symptoms?
Some people with anaemia don't have any symptoms for months. When symptoms do appear, common ones include lethargy, weakness, dizzy spells and feeling faint.
As the anaemia becomes more severe, shortness of breath, palpitations, headaches, sore mouth and gums, and brittle nails may cause problems. People may look pale and find that others around them notice they're looking peaky.
Who's affected?
Anyone can suffer with anaemia. Most often it affects women of childbearing age, men and women over 75, growing children and teenagers. Usually it's because their diet doesn't contain enough iron, vitamin B12 and folic acid.
Pregnant women must watch out for anaemia and vegetarians must ensure they get enough iron from food other than meat.
Anaemia in children
Anaemia is uncommon in newborn babies but may result from haemorrhage (including from the placenta), transfusion between twins in the womb and breakdown of blood in rhesus disease, and other blood group incompatibilities between mother and foetus.
After the newborn period, the most common cause of anaemia in children is iron deficiency caused by an inadequate diet. Iron deficiency is more common in premature babies, deprived populations or developing countries. It's also important to look out for it in teenage girls who've started their periods.
Anaemia from blood loss is less common but may occur from repeated blood sampling in sick babies, or from parasitic infections such as hookworm.
Children with anaemia, like adults, may appear pale, tired and short of breath. Another sign of iron deficiency in children is pica - the inappropriate eating of non-food material such as soil or chalk. Iron deficiency may also affect brain development and lead to behavioural and intellectual problems (which are reversible with treatment).
Other symptoms may reflect the causes of anaemia and include, for example, jaundice, weight loss or sickle cell crises.
What's the treatment?
Treatment depends on the cause of the anaemia. If it's due to a lack of iron, eating iron-rich food may be all that's needed.
Foods that are rich in essential nutrients include:
Sometimes it's advisable to take iron supplements to speed up the process, but always get medical advice first for children. Never give children adult iron tablets unless your doctor tells you to.
It's also important to have plenty of vitamin C because it helps the body to absorb iron from the diet.
When the anaemia is more severe, a blood transfusion is often necessary.
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thanku alvena , ur always a great help here