Possible Causes for hemoglobin decreased Anemia Abstract Anemia is a common condition and is diagnosed on laboratory assessment. It is defined by abnormally low hemoglobin concentration or decreased red blood cells. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] […] bone marrow disorders, isolated or part of a syndrome, characterized by decreased hemoglobin synthesis, because of defective use of iron (although plasmatic iron levels may [orpha.net] A decrease in hemoglobin stimulates erythropoiesis through an increase in circulating erythropoietin. [dx.doi.org] Vitamin B12 Deficiency Pernicious anemia. N Engl J Med 1997 ;337: 1441 – 8. Google Scholar Crossref Medline 13. Chatta, GS, Lipschitz, DA. Anemia. [doi.org] As a subset of microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura can present with a constellation of symptoms similar to the hemolytic anemia attributed [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Megaloblastic anemias are a subgroup of macrocytic anemias, in which distinctive morphologic abnormalities occur in red cell precursors in bone marrow, namely megaloblastic [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Iron Deficiency Anemia Although the risk of GI cancer (GIC) increases as hemoglobin decreases, guidelines do not usually recommend hemoglobin thresholds for IDA investigation. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] decreases and the red cells become small (microcytic with reduced hemoglobin concentration (hypo chromic) Microcytic anemia Iron deficiency Retic count decreased RDW is high [meddean.luc.edu] with a corresponding decrease in total iron binding capacity. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Iron Deficiency The levels of WBC count were found to decrease in accordance with the decrease in hemoglobin level (Pearson's coefficient: 0.178, P Figure 1 ). [bloodjournal.org] anemia that in which the hemoglobin content of the red blood cells is in the normal range. normocytic anemia anemia characterized by proportionate decrease in hemoglobin, [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com] An additional decrease in body iron produces iron deficiency without anemia, the stage where lack of iron limits the production of hemoglobin and other iron-requiring metabolites [cancertherapyadvisor.com] Third Trimester Pregnancy RESULTS: Anemia developed in 45 (10.3%) of the remaining 437 women. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] […] in the puerperium ( O90.81 ) postpartum anemia NOS ( O90.81 ) Anemia complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium ICD-10-CM O99.013 is grouped within Diagnostic [icd10data.com] Many pregnant women will experience some degree of anemia. [labtestsonline.org] Influenza Abstract Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is a disease characterized by thrombotic microangiopathy with a triad of non-immune hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, and renal [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] anemia, sickle cell anemia) neurologic and neurodevelopmental disorders that affect their ability to swallow and breathe morbid obesity (BMI of 40 or higher) residents [medbroadcast.com] Influenza A virus (FLUAV), influenza B virus (FLUBV), and infectious salmon anemia virus contain 8 linear, negative sense single-stranded RNAs (viral RNAs, vRNA). [doi.org] Toxoplasmosis These drugs both interfere with vitamin B and can cause anemia. People with toxo usually take leucovorin, a form of folic acid (a B vitamin), to prevent anemia. [aidsinfonet.org] These may include the following: swollen lymph nodes bruises jaundice anemia enlarged liver or spleen Toxoplasmosis can also cause some more serious problems, including the [childrenshospital.org] However, as a baby grows, she may show more signs of infection, which may include the following: swollen lymph nodes bruises jaundice anemia enlarged liver or spleen There [childrenshospital.org] Chronic Kidney Insufficiency We call this interrelationship between congestive heart failure, chronic kidney insufficiency, and anemia the Cardio-Renal Anemia syndrome. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Over the past 6 months, she has noticed a decrease in her energy level. [mdedge.com] Toxic substances in the blood and the presence of anemia may cause feelings of exhaustion. Itching. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com] Hemolytic Anemia […] of Hemolytic Anemia Purpose Test Finding Confirm anemia/blood loss Hemoglobin Hematocrit Decreased Decreased Confirm compensatory RBC production Reticulocyte count Increased [accessmedicine.mhmedical.com] thus, a decrease in haptoglobin can support a diagnosis of hemolytic anemia. [en.wikipedia.org] Patients usually have decreased hemoglobin concentration, hematocrit, and red blood cell count, but some can have compensated disorders, and symptoms such as reticulocytosis [mayocliniclabs.com] Malnutrition Blood tests for anemia, electrolytes, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, ferritin, vitamin B 12, and folate should be considered for assessment of major micronutrients. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] If she is malnourished the baby risks being stunted, which can happen when anemia and malnutrition is combined. [hemocue.com] Confirmed associated disorders compounding the malnutrition include alcoholic cirrhosis, protein deficiency, and megaloblastic anemia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Liver Cirrhosis Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) is a widely used marker of glycemic control but can be affected by hemolytic anemia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] In cirrhotic patients, lipoprotein impairment is associated with several complications: infections, malnutrition, adrenal function, and spur cell anemia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] […] and cryo- and non-cryoprecipitable immune complexes, as well as clinical manifestations, comprising dermatitis, polyarthralgias and arthritis, pulmonary disease, aplastic anemia [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage On day seven, the hemoglobin decreased to 6.4 mg/dL. Despite aggressive resuscitative efforts and supportive care, he died. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Although severe anemia can theoretically result in anemic hypoxia, vulnerable pallidal lesions have rarely been described in anemic patients. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Five months after the surgery, she was re-admitted because of melena and anemia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma In the first case, the laboratory tests showed anemia, thrombocytosis, elevated inflammatory biomarkers, a low level of iron, and hypoproteinemia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] We report the case of a 53-year-old woman with underlying systemic lupus erythematosus and autoimmune hemolytic anemia that were in remission. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] […] dose-expansion phase, patients were treated with selinexor at 35 or 60 mg/m 2 The most common grade 3 to 4 drug-related adverse events were thrombocytopenia (47%), neutropenia (32%), anemia [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Carcinoma of the Prostate Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia associated with cancers. Symptomatic treatment by plasma exchange. Ann Med interne (Paris), 145 (1994), pp. 365-368 [4] V. [htct.com.br] The evolution at the end of two months is marked by the occurrence of repeated anemias requiring several transfusions with erythrocyte pellets, then the patient’s death. [scirp.org] […] deaths related to prostate cancer. 2 Clinical symptoms of prostate cancer include lower urinary tract obstruction, urination frequency, dysuria, lower back pain, weight loss, anemia [retinatoday.com] Chronic Alcoholism HEME – Megaloblastic anemia from folate deficiency. [errolozdalga.com] IN 1958, Zieve described a syndrome consisting of transient hyperlipemia, jaundice and hemolytic anemia occurring in patients with alcoholic fatty liver and cirrhosis.1 Other [jamanetwork.com] Alcoholism may be linked to anemia, stroke, and pancreatitis. [morningsiderecovery.com] Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding CONCLUSION: This study did not uncover relationships between anemia and HRQoL or anemia and fatigue after nonvariceal AUGIB. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Current international guidelines recommend decreasing the hemoglobin threshold level for transfusion in patients with gastrointestinal bleeding, from 10 g per deciliter 15,16 [doi.org] Arteriovenous malformations of the stomach are rare; blood loss may be manifested either by chronic anemia or by massive recurrent hemorrhage. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Adenocarcinoma of the Prostate An 83-year-old man presented with anemia, hyper-sedimentation, and pitting edema of the back of the hands. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Compare other toxicities, including osteoporosis, hot flushes, gynecomastia, and anemia, in patients treated with these regimens. [clinicaltrials.gov] Peripheral smear examination showed normocytic normochromic anemia with thrombocytopenia and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) was normal. [ijpmonline.org] Polymyalgia Rheumatica Hemolytic anemia with reduction of haptoglobin and cold agglutinin was detected, and the patient had a negative Donath-Landsteiner test. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] An 83-year-old man presented with anemia, hyper-sedimentation, and pitting edema of the back of the hands. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Key terms Anemia — A condition in which the blood lacks enough red blood cells (hemoglobin). Atrophy — Wasting away of a body part. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com] Orthostatic Hypotension Although previous reports have shown that the mechanism by which erythropoietin improves orthostatic hypotension is related to improvement in anemia, other mechanisms may [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] The case of a patient who developed aseptic meningitis, hemolytic anemia, hepatitis, and orthostatic hypotension simultaneously during treatment with trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] He also had underlying anemia. Ophthalmologic findings suggested bilateral anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (ION) as the cause of the visual loss. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Hereditary Spherocytosis All experienced an increase in hemoglobin and decrease in reticulocyte count early after LPS and at last follow-up. Twenty-two were sent for genetic analysis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Post-splenectomy blood changes include an increased hemoglobin level, decreased reticulocyte count, and the appearance of specific inclusion bodies and target cells. [steadyhealth.com] However, his hemoglobin gradually decreased (less than 7 g/dl) after leaving our hospital, and erythrocyte transfusion was needed. [jhoonline.biomedcentral.com] Hip Fracture She was noted preoperatively to have an isolated decrease in hemoglobin of 4.7 g/dL in the 2.5 days before surgery. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] decrease is considered negligible. 12 Interruption of clopidogrel is more controversial but it did not significantly increase bleeding, blood transfusion, length of surgery [anesthesiology.pubs.asahq.org] Electronic databases were searched to identify randomized controlled trials investigating restrictive (mostly a hemoglobin level of 8.0 g/dL or symptomatic anemia) versus [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Pernicious Anemia How- ever, MCV and mean corpuscular hemoglobin decreased to the lower limit, which suggests a concomitant cause of microcytosis (Table 1). [scielo.br] Failure to consume enough iron can disrupt hemoglobin production, leading to the presence fewer active heme groups in the bloodstream, a subsequent decrease in oxygen transport [livestrong.com] KEY TERMS Anemia — A condition in which those elements of the blood responsible for oxygen delivery throughout the body (red blood cells, hemoglobin) are decreased in quantity [encyclopedia.com] Plummer-Vinson Syndrome Investigations Complete blood cell (CBC) counts: decreased values of hemoglobin, hematocrit, mean corpuscular volume Peripheral blood smears: hypochromic microcytic anemia [slideshare.net] Lab test normally expose “iron-deficiency” anemia with values of hemoglobin, hematocrit, serum iron and ferritin decreased and increased total of iron binding capacity. [syndrome.org] Iron studies: decreased values of serum iron and ferritin, and increased total iron binding capacity 16. [slideshare.net] Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome The blood test showed mild anemia and hypoalbuminemia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Anemia, positive stool occult blood, serum electrolyte disturbances, and low serum proteins are the main clinical features of patients with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Laboratory investigations showed mild anemia, hypoproteinemia and hypoalbuminemia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Pneumococcal Pneumonia All of them were acutely ill on presentation with arterial desaturation, and they developed anemia and thrombocytosis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Additionally, certain pre-existing conditions, such as chronic heart, lung, or liver diseases and sickle cell anemia, can make one vulnerable to the infection. [dovemed.com] It usually strikes smokers, people with underlying lung diseases, those recently infected with influenza or those with sickle-cell anemia, chronic or heavy alcohol use, or [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com] Menorrhagia • HYPERMENORRHEA (noun) The noun HYPERMENORRHEA has 1 sense: 1. abnormally heavy or prolonged menstruation; can be a symptom of uterine tumors and can lead to anemia if prolonged [audioenglish.org] Dictionary entry details • HYPERMENORRHEA (noun) Sense 1 Meaning: Abnormally heavy or prolonged menstruation; can be a symptom of uterine tumors and can lead to anemia if [audioenglish.org] Iron deficiency anemia may result if the condition goes untreated, as the excessive bleeding can deplete the iron levels of the blood. [wisegeek.com] Aplastic Anemia Patients with decreased serum ferritin (including those without chelation) experienced an increase in hemoglobin, hepatic T2*, cardiac T2*, and LVEF. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Aplastic anemia occurs when the bone marrow produces too few of these cells. Too few red blood cells lead to a decrease in hemoglobin and symptoms of fatigue. [childrenshospital.org] […] an obvious increase in hemoglobin. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Congenital Dyserythropoietic Anemia Cord blood hemoglobin (Hb) at birth in full term infants is 16-17g/dL, does not decrease appreciably during the first week of life, and then declines slowly to a physiological [oncologynurseadvisor.com] anemia congenital hemolytic anemia characterized by ineffective erythropoiesis, and resulting from a decrease in the number of red blood cells (RBCs) in the body and a less [wikidata.org] Treatment of manifestations : Intramuscular or subcutaneous injections of interferon (IFN)-α 2a or INF-α 2b given two or three times a week increase hemoglobin and decrease [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Rheumatoid Arthritis Erythropoiesis-stimulating agents have been used to treat anemia, one of the extra-articular manifestations of RA. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] This anemia is also known as 'anemia of chronic disease' ( Agarwal 2009 ; Cartwright 1966 ; Means 1995 ; Theurl 2009 ; Masson 2011 ). [doi.org] During a recent 8-month period, the patient experienced swelling in multiple joints, dizziness, and severe anemia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Clinical laboratory tests showed microcytic anemia (hemoglobin 10g/dl), plasma sodium 111mEq/l (normal value [NV]: 135–155mEq/l), plasma osmolarity 229mOsm/l (NV: 280–300) [archbronconeumol.org] Patients with anemia (for reasons other than COPD) have disproportionately severe dyspnea. The differential WBC count may be helpful. [merckmanuals.com] […] following: Productive cough or acute chest illness Breathlessness Wheezing Systemic manifestations (decreased fat-free mass, impaired systemic muscle function, osteoporosis, anemia [emedicine.medscape.com]
