Effects of IDA on HbA1C Levels

Normocytic This is the term that describes a red blood cell that is of normal size. They usually also have hemoglobin content (medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Normocytic) Normochromic anemia, Also known as normocytic anemia. This is the most frequent type of anemia most often happening to males over 85 years old. It is a common

EXPERIMENT : Iron in Breakfast Cereal by Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy OBJECTIVES : 1) To determine the actual iron content of different brands of cereals 2) To compare the experimental results with the values listed on the manufacturer’s labels. INTRODUCTION : Iron is one of the important minerals that is required for our bodies to function properly. Most of the iron in our body is found in the blood such as haemoglobin, approximately 60 -70% of the human body’s iron is found in the haemoglobin, a protein in the blood that transports oxygen. Iron is also present in muscle tissue and some enzymes. There are two types of iron in the body which are “Heme Iron” from animal products and “Non-Heme Iron” vegetables and

Females experience blood loss monthly during their menstrual cycle. This fact accounts for why women have a much higher rate of anemia than men. All women have a constant form of blood

Discussion Week Four # 2 NURS6531, N-8 As a provider, one will care for many patients that have different types of anemia. Anemia is not so much as a disease as a symptom of an underlying issue. Although there can be particular signs and symptoms associated with anemia, the basis of a diagnosis is from laboratory data. For the purpose of this discussion, I will evaluate a case study and give a differential diagnosis. I will also assess how patient history, physical exam, and lab reports support my diagnosis. I will explain the pathophysiology of the type of anemia and give causes and treatment options available.

Hemochromatosis, also called iron overload, is a disease when the body absorbs too much iron from the food we eat and most often affects the liver, heart, pancreas, and skin. It is usually caused by genes in the body that mutate keeping them from working. Some signs and symptoms of

Blood Disorders Elizabeth Martinez HCA/240 December 19, 2010 Melvina Brandau Some blood disorders can be prevented while there are others that are out of a person’s hands and have to live with a blood disorder for a life time. It is essential to know the causes of hereditary disease and know how to treat them.

Then anemia as previously meantioned kills red blood cells. Causing a veriaty of different trouble across the board with the body, along with substanial fatigue. This type of anemia is called low iron-anemia, which goes along with its cause. for this reason it is obvious to see why doctors and scientist believe that iron defiecency is one of the causes for lupus. Low iron enemia as well as chronic enemia wich is passed down through heretity is also suspected to be one of the reasons for lupus.

Iron is an important nutrient because it helps carry oxygen in the hemoglobin in red blood cells around the human body. When a healthy iron supply is reached, the body immediately stops absorbing the nutrient, and just lets it past through the digestive system. However, people with hemochromatosis absorb all the iron from the food consumed, past healthy levels.­­­­­­ All the extra iron spreads throughout the body, and unevitably causes great damage to major organs and almost all other parts of the body. According to Survival of the Sickest, "hemochromatosis can lead to liver failure, heart failure, diabetes, arthritis, infertility, psychiatric disorders,... cancer," and other diseases if left untreated (Maulem

Obesity is a rising epidemic throughout the United States of America. In many cases, people that are obese tend to develop type 2 diabetes, because the pressure of being obese affects the body’s ability to properly use insulin and control blood sugar levels. In many studies, a hypocaloric, or reduced-calorie, diet is suggested as the main solution to the obesity problem. However, throughout these studies there have been contradictions about the impact of dietary iron on obesity-induced insulin resistance. The objective of this study was to determine if mice liver samples with lower iron levels have an increased sensitivity to insulin resistance. Six liver samples with different iron and fat levels were used from mice with 8 week dietary

Drueke TB, Locatelli F, Clyne N, Eckardt KU, Macdougall IC, Tsakiris D, et al. Normalization of hemoglobin level in patients with chronic kidney disease and anemia. N Engl J Med. 2006 Nov 16;355(20):2071-84.

The purpose of this essay is to determine the type of anemia that Ms. A most likely has based on her preliminary workup. Ms. A’s anemia will be discussed including potential side effects and cases. Finally, recommendations for improving Ms. A’s anemia will be discussed.

Therefore, the amount of hemoglobin in blood is critical to a runner’s capacity to compete. As hemoglobin levels drop, so does an athlete’s ability to perform. Without this knowledge, many runners can potentially suffer from symptoms of an iron deficiency without understanding how or why they can no longer perform as they once could. The directly proportional relationship between the amount of hemoglobin, and therefore iron, and a runner’s ability to compete is important for athletes to understand. Information provided by the medical community can help to ultimately prevent a deficiency from occurring. However, through iron supplementation, athletes can return their levels to the healthy standard to decrease the effect of iron deficiency symptoms on their ability to compete. The authors summarize their findings in the study of treating fatigue in nonanemic female patients with low serum ferritin concentration by providing intravenous iron

Diagnosis “The normal hemoglobin range is generally between 12.0 to 15.5 g/dL for women and hematocrit normal levels are generally between 34.9 and 44.5 percent for adult women” (Mayo Clinic, 2014). If the Level is lowered as compare to the above mentioned, it directs the presence of anemia. Moreover “normal range of erythrocytes in females is 4.2 to 5.4 million cells/mcL” (MedlinePlus, 2014). Ms. A’s indicative tests shows the level of hemoglobin is 8mg/dl, level of reticulocytes is 1.5, level of hematocrit is 32% and count of erythrocytes is 3.1 x 10/mm, which indicates iron deficiency anemia. Ms. A similarly reveals that she is experiencing a shortness of

Presumed to have been plaguing humanity since the Viking days, hemochromatosis is a fatal hereditary disease that upsets the body's natural metabolizing of iron. The mineral, although essential to the survival of all living organisms, becomes extremely lethal in abnormally large quantities. Unfortunately, this serves as rather tragic news to the afflicted, since their bodies absorb iron in an uncontrollable manner. A wide variety of medical complications and symptoms, including cancer, infertility, psychiatric disorders, diabetes, arthritis, damage in the overall body chemistry and joints, could consequently occur over a long period of diagnosis. Major organs such as the heart and liver additionally suffer at the hands of hemochromatosis, further adding to the possibility of death if the disease remains unchecked.

also had a complete blood count, a blood test, as a baseline to assess his overall health. The complete blood count is “To evaluate numerous conditions involving red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. This test is also used to indicate inflammation, infection, and response to chemotherapy (Bladh et al., 2013).” T.A.’s abnormal blood results were as follows: RBC 3.3 10^6 cells/microL (low), hemoglobin 11.0 g/dL (low), hematocrit 33.2% (low), and mean corpuscular volume 99.7 fL (high). The normal range for RBC should be 3.8-5.81 10^6 cells/microL. Hemoglobin and hematocrit levels should be 12.6-17.4 g/dL and 36-52%. Normal mean corpuscular volume should be 79-103 fL. T.A.’s abnormal lab values indicate anemia. A decrease in red blood cell is related to nutrient deficiency such as a deficiency in iron or vitamins that are needed for red blood cell production and maturation. The decrease production or maturation of red blood cells lead to anemia in the patient. A low hemoglobin is associated with an overall decrease of red blood cell count and anemia caused by nutritional deficit of iron, vitamins, and folate. It can also be low due to a decrease level of erythropoietin caused by the AKI. Like hemoglobin, a low hematocrit is associated with an overall decrease of red blood cell count due to anemia, nutrition deficiency, and AKI. T.A.’s increased mean corpuscular volume is related to anemia caused by vitamin B12 or folate deficiency (Bladh et al.,