Causes of anaemia

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  • Created on: 30-11-19 14:46
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  • Causes of anaemia
    • Blood loss
      • Acute haemorrhage
      • Gradual prolonged bleeding --> iron deficiency
        • Menstrual blood loss
        • GI bleed
    • Nutrient deficiency or malabsorption
      • Iron
      • B12
      • Folate
      • Malnutrition
    • Chronic system disease
      • Kidney failure
      • Liver disease
      • Thyroid disease
      • Anaemia of chronic disease
    • Immune disease
      • Autoimmune haemolytic anaemia
      • Transfusion reactions
        • e.g. ABO incompatibility
    • Infections
      • CMV
      • Infectious mononucleosis
      • Malaria
    • Acquired bone marrow disease
      • Aplastic anaemia
      • Leukaemia
    • Toxin exposure
      • Drugs
      • Radiation
      • Alcohol
    • Genetic disorders
      • Thalassaemia
      • Sickle cell
      • G6PD deficiency
    • Microvascular disease
      • HUS,  DIC, TTP
    • Other
      • Pregnancy
      • Burns

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