They include: autoimmune hemolytic anemia: when the body's immune system destroys its own red blood cells inherited hemolytic anemias: these include sickle cell disease , thalassemia, G6PD deficiency , and hereditary spherocytosis Anemia from bleeding.
This can happen due to bleeding from an injury, heavy menstrual periods , the gastrointestinal tract, or another medical problem. Anemia from red blood cells being made too slowly , such as: aplastic anemia: when the body stops making red blood cells from an infection, illness, or other cause iron-deficiency anemia : when someone doesn't have enough iron in their diet anemia B12 deficiency: when someone doesn't get enough B12 in the diet or the body can't absorb the B Some children with anemia don't have any symptoms.
A child who does have symptoms might: look pale seem moody be very tired feel dizzy or lightheaded have a fast heartbeat have jaundice yellow skin and eyes , an enlarged spleen, and dark tea-colored pee in hemolytic anemias Young children with iron-deficiency anemia also might have developmental delays and behavioral problems.
How Is Anemia Diagnosed? Doctors usually can diagnose anemia by: asking questions about symptoms asking about diet asking if any family members have anemia doing a physical exam doing blood tests to: look at the red blood cells with a microscope to check their size and shape check the amount of hemoglobin and iron in the blood check how fast new RBCs are being made check for any inherited anemias check other cells made in the bone marrow such as white blood cells Sometimes doctors do tests on the bone marrow.
How Is Anemia Treated? Treatment for anemia depends on the cause. Kids and teens with anemia might need: medicines changes in their diet blood transfusions treatment of another underlying disease to see doctors hematologists who specialize in anemia and other blood problems How Can Parents Help?
Extra iron and a proper diet can maintain the iron shortage in blood. Usually, in minor cases like excess blood loss or ulcer diet works. However, if vitamin B is lacking in the body, the blood is not able to make red blood cells.
It is a severe condition. The doctor adds B supplements in the diet to balance the levels. Though many health issues reduce the level of iron in the blood. Contact Gastroenterology Diagnostic Center if you feel any symptoms of anemia. Yes, it can, in extreme cases if not treated. You can call on and schedule the appointment.
Appointment Button. Can low Hemoglobin cause death? Getting a blood transfusion in the hospital can save your life. You may need a lot of blood if you are bleeding heavily because of an injury or illness. But anemia is usually not urgent.
You may only need one unit of blood while you are in the hospital. Or you may not need any blood at all. Red blood cells carry hemoglobin.
This is an iron-rich protein that helps bring oxygen to the body.
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