ANAEMIA.
defination-It is defined as a state in which the blood haemoglobin level is below the normal range.
normal in adult is between 13-16 g/dL in males
11.5-15.0 g/dL in females.
clssification
by 2 ways
anaemias can be classified in two ways:
1. Based on the cause of anaemia.
2. Based on the morphology of red cells.
--Based on the cause of anaemia
• Blood loss, which may be acute or chronic
• Acute (large volume over short period)
• Chronic (small volume over long period)
• Inadequate production of normal red cells
• Excessive destruction of red cells
--Based on the morphology of red cells
• Normocytic
• Microcytic
• Macrocytic
etiology.
*Due to blood loss
*Due to less production of normal red cells
*Due to more destruction of red cells
clinical feature
symptoms------
Fatigue
lassitude
dyspnoea
palpitation
Irritability
sleep disturbances
lack of concentration.
headache
tinnitus
vertigo
sign
.Pallor of skin palms, oral mucous membrane, nail beds.
Tachycardia
wide pulse pressure.
Oedema.
Cervical venous hum
hyperdynamic precordium
Ejection systolic murmur
Cardiac dilatation