Major anemia

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Pernicious anemia (Macrocytic, Normochromic)

A microcytic anemia caused by vitamin B12 deficiency due to ack of intrinsic factor from autoimmune destruction of gastric parietal cells

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Folate deficiency anemia (Macrocytic, Normochromic)

Vitamin B9 deficiency caused by poor intake in vegetables, alcoholism and pregnancy→ impaired DNA synthesis

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Iron deficiency (Microcytic, Hypochromic)

Not enough iron in the body→ can’t make enough hemoglobin

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Aplastic anemia (Normocytic, Normochromic)

Deficiency in bone marrow stem cells causing bone marrow failure→anemia+infection risk+ bleeding

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Post-hemorrhage anemia (Normocytic, Normochromic)

Blood volume deficiency, premature RBC destruction

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Hemolytic anemia ((Normocytic, Normochromic)

RBC destroyed too early, hereditary

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Anemia of chronic disease/inflammation (Normocytic, Normochromic)

Effective Iron availability and RBC production deficiency

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sickle cell disease

Autosomal recessive; sickling with deoxygenation, acidosis, dehydration→vasocculsion and hemolysis