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Title: Anemia Testing in Dubai


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Anemia Testing
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Anemia
  • Anemia is a condition of having low levels of red
    blood cells or hemoglobin.
  • The function of the haemoglobin is to carry
    oxygen inside red blood cells, which distribute
    oxygen throughout the body.
  • Haemoglobin is rich in iron and provides red
    color to the blood.

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Different types of Anemia
  • Iron Deficiency anemia
  • Vitamin Deficiency anemia
  • Aplastic anemia
  • Hemolytic Anemia
  • Sickle Cell anemia
  • Thalassemia

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Symptoms of Anemia
  • Fatigue
  • Irritability
  • Headaches
  • Difficulty in Concentrating
  • Pale Skin

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Anemia Testing
  • Anemia Testing can be done in most of the medical
    laboratories. It is usually confirmed by CBC.
  • CBC test consists of
  • RBC Count
  • Hematocrit
  • Hemoglobin
  • WBC count
  • Differential blood count
  • Platelet Count

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Treatments for Anemia
  • Anemia treatment depends on the cause.
  • Iron deficiency anemia.
  • By taking iron supplements and changing your
    diet.
  • Vitamin deficiency anemias.
  • This involves dietary supplements and increasing
    folic acid and nutrients in the diet
  • Aplastic Anemia
  • Blood transfusions are done to boost levels of
    red blood cells.

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  • Hemolytic anemias.
  • Avoiding suspect medications, treating infections
    and taking drugs that suppress the immune system
  • Sickle cell anemia.
  • Treatment might include oxygen, pain relievers,
    and oral and intravenous fluids to reduce pain
    and prevent complications.

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