Overview of Normocytic Anemia

Anemia is a disorder of the blood. It occurs when your body does not produce enough erythrocytes or red blood cells (RBCs). Without the erythrocytes oxygen can not be adequately delivered to the tissues and organs throughout the body. This will cause you to become weak and tired. A person may also experience headaches, skin pallor, and faintness. Your body may attempt to compensate for these symptoms by speeding up the heart rate and respiratory rate. This is the body’s attempt to return oxygen levels to normal(Thibodeau and Patton, 2005).

2. Which of the following terms refers to either a reduction in the quantity of hemoglobin or a reduction in the volume of red blood cells?

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.

Complete Blood Cell Count (CBC): White blood cell count (WBC), Red blood cell count (RBC), Hematocrit (Hct), Hemoglobin (Hgb),Platelets (Plt)

Iron deficiency anemia, one of the most common types of anemia, is a blood disorder where

This anemia results in fatigue and a number of the following problems;pain episodes, strokes, susceptibility to bacterial infections, particularly in children, leg ulcers, bone damage, yellow eyes or jaundice, early gallstones, lung blockage, increased infections, kidney damage and loss of body water in urine, painful erections in men, blood blockage in the spleen or liver, eye damage, low red blood cell counts (anemia), and delayed growth.

1. Anemia, pp. 989. Anemia is a areduction in the total number of erythrocytes in the circulating blood or a decrease in the quality or quantity of hemoglobin. Anemias commonly result from (1) impaired erythrocyte production, (2) blood loss (acute or chronic), (3)increase erythrocyte destruction, or (4) a combination of these three. sThe fundamental physiologic manifestation of anemia is a reduced oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood resulting in tissue hypoxia.

Auto immune hemolytic anemia is a disorder where the body attacks itself. The body attacks and lysis its own red blood cells. The immune system recognizes the red blood cells as foreign invaders, targets them and destroys them. Red blood cells are either destroyed in the vessel as it circulates or when its circulates through the liver or spleen. Hemoglobin is released by the red blood cells and the liver is overworked as it tries to break it down. Oxygen is delivered to cells and tissue via hemoglobin and can cause symptoms such as lethargy, tachypnea, tachycardia, pale mucous membranes, and disorientation due to lack of oxygen. Vomiting and poor appetite can also be experienced symptoms. Auto immune hemolytic anemia is diagnosed with blood

G6PD deficiency is a genetic disease. G6PD protects red blood cells from potentially harmful substances that can accumulate when a person takes certain medications or when the immune system is fighting an infection. G6PD also helps the body process carbohydrates and turn them into energy.A deficiency in G6PD can cause hemolytic anemia, usually after exposure to certain triggers such as medications, foods, or even infections. Without enough G6PD to protect them, Red Blood Cellss can be damaged or destroyed. Hemolytic anemia occurs when the body sustains too much damage for the bone marrow (soft interior of bones which prodeuces red blood cells) to repair.

Anemias: Laboratory Findings for Client who has Aplastic Anemia (System Disorder, RM AMS RN 9.0 Chp 41)

Did you know that 70,000 to 80,000 alone in the United States of America are affected by sickle cell anemia alone? Stated from The United States National Library of Medicine. Also said by the United States National Library of Medicine 1 in 500 African Americans and 1 in 1,000 to 1,400 Hispanic Americans have the disease. Sad to say but my brother is a part of that 1 in 500 African American. Which one of the prime reasons I choose this topic. This disease is very severe and can cause excruciating pain and harm to someone's life.

shaped. The shape also known as “hemoglobin S”. unlike normal red cells which are usually

Sickle cell anemia is an anemia that is inherited and mostly affects people whose heritage can be traced back to places where malaria was prevalent. There are approximately 100,000 Americans that have the disease and many more with the trait. Several of my family members are afflicted by this medical condition that causes red blood cells to take on an irregular shape.

Hemochromic Microcytic Anemia is a type of anemia distinguished by having small red blood cells called microcytes. Additionally these red blood cells are hypochromic, which means paler than usual. Therefore Microcytic hypochromic anemia refers to the condition where the patient's red blood cells are smaller (microcytic) and pale ( hypochromic) than in a normal healthy adult (Hampel, Eliana, & Edward, 2016). This type of anemia is associated with iron deficiency. Iron deficiency is the most common Micronutrient Deficiency(MND) worldwide and leads to hypochromic microcytic anemia, as well as impaired immune and endocrine function (Bailey, West, & Black 2015). Iron deficiency accounts for anemia in 5% of american woman and 2% american men (Wimbley,& Graham, 2011). Depending of the severity and cause of the anemia, treatment will vary. Signs and symptoms of this disease include fatigue, loss of stamina, weakness, dizziness, pallor, and shortness of breath. A case study of this disease will be presented to outline risk factors, clinical manifestations, and goals of treatment using evidence based interventions and practice.

Anemia, which is a condition that develops when there is a lack of red blood cells or isn’t enough healthy cells to support the body.