Anaemia

• What is one cause of anaemia related to nutrient deficiency?

  Iron deficiency
• Which vitamin deficiency can lead to anaemia?

  Vitamin B12 deficiency
• What is another nutrient deficiency that can cause anaemia?

  Folate deficiency
• What is one cause of anaemia related to red blood cells?

  Destruction of red blood cells
• What is one long-term medical cause of anaemia?

  Kidney disease
• What organ is affected by anaemia, leading to rapid or irregular heartbeat?

  The heart
• What is one common symptom of anaemia?

  Tiredness/lack of energy
• What is another symptom of anaemia related to breathing?

  Shortness of breath
• What is a symptom of anaemia related to heartbeats?

  Noticeable heartbeats
• What is a symptom of anaemia related to the head?

  Headaches
• What is a symptom of anaemia related to balance?

  Dizziness or lightheadedness
• What is a symptom of anaemia related to the chest?

  Chest pain
• What is a symptom of anaemia related to extremities?

  Cold hands/feet
• What is one treatment for iron deficiency anaemia?

  Iron tablets
• What is one treatment for vitamin B12 deficiency anaemia?

  Vitamin B12 supplements
• What is one treatment for folate deficiency anaemia?

  Folate/folic acid supplements
• What does erythropoietin help with in the treatment of anaemia?

  Produces more blood stem cells
• What is the role of immunosuppressants in treating anaemia?

  Stops immune system from attacking red blood cells
• What are the main causes of anaemia?

  • Iron deficiency
  • Vitamin B12 deficiency
  • Folate deficiency
  • Destruction of red blood cells
  • Long-term or serious medical causes (e.g., kidney disease)
• What are the common symptoms of anaemia?

  • Tiredness/lack of energy
  • Shortness of breath
  • Noticeable heartbeats
  • Headaches
  • Dizziness or lightheadedness
  • Chest pain
  • Cold hands/feet
• What are the treatments for anaemia?

  • Iron tablets (for iron deficiency)
  • Vitamin B12 supplements
  • Folate/folic acid supplements
  • Erythropoietin (stimulates blood stem cell production)
  • Immunosuppressants (prevents immune system from attacking red blood cells)
• If a patient has anaemia due to vitamin B12 deficiency, what treatment would you recommend?

  Vitamin B12 supplements
• If a patient has anaemia due to destruction of red blood cells, what treatment might be used?

  Immunosuppressants
• Why might a patient with anaemia experience noticeable heartbeats?

  Because the heart is affected, leading to rapid or irregular heartbeat
• Why might a patient with anaemia feel tired or lack energy?

  Because of reduced oxygen delivery to tissues
• Why might a patient with anaemia have cold hands and feet?

  Because of poor circulation due to reduced red blood cells