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¶ … signs of anemia that is caused by blood loss. Anemia caused by blood loss can take place over long periods of time, and in Ms. A's situation, that could be what is taking place. According to her medical history, she has been suffering from "menorrhagia" and "dysmenorrhea," both of which are signs of anemia in women, especially during child-birthing years. Other signs of anemia in the patient include the fact that she feels fatigued, and the light-headedness she suffers while golfing. Additionally, she has been on aspirin for 10-12 years, and she also takes aspirin more often during the golfing season. As one report suggests; the use of "non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) such as aspirin or ibuprofen, can cause ulcers and gastritis" (WebMD, 2014) which, of course, can result in the type of chronic bleeding associated with anemia.
The case study shows the results of the patient's blood test, and certainly there are more signs from the results that lead the diagnosis to trend toward...
Blood tests can help in determining any number of abnormalities, and in this case the test shows that the patient's hemoglobin and red blood cell counts (RBC) were both abnormal. Of course, it is a well-known fact that "when used properly, RBC morphology can be a key tool for laboratory hematology professionals to recommend appropriate clinical and laboratory follow-up and to select the best tests for definitive diagnosis" (Ford, 2013, p. 351). In this patient's case, the definitive diagnosis is anemia exacerbated by the high mountain atmosphere, the use (some might say overuse) of aspirin, and the extended periods of exercise.
Treatment
Treatment for this particular diagnosis can be undertaken in a step-by-step process. One of the first items to accomplish would be to determine if any complications are arising. Tests can be scheduled to determine whether Ms. A is suffering from gastritis, ulcers, hemorrhoids or cancer. Such tests will guide the medical professional in…
Works Cited
Ford, J.; (2013) Red blood cell morphology, International Journal of Laboratory Hematology, Vol. 35, Issue 3, pp. 351 -- 357
Kansagara, D.; Dyer, E.; Englander, H.; Rongwei, F.; Freeman, M.; Kagen, D.; (2013) Treatment of anemia in patients with heart disease, Annals of Internal Medicine, Vol. 159, Issue 11, pp. 746 -- 757
WebMD (2014) Understanding anemia -- the basics, accessed on July 16, 2014 at http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/understanding-anemia-basics,
Anemia is defined as a condition in which the body does not have enough healthy red blood cells in order for oxygen to be carried to tissues (Mayo Clinic, 2010). Red blood cells are shaped like discs and resemble doughnuts without holes in the middle (National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, 2010). Red blood cells are manufactured in bone marrow, and their function is to carry oxygen throughout the body
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Direct supplementation is often the best method to immediately counteract the effects of anemia. But supplementation alone on a long-term basis is seldom recommended as the sole course of treatment -- dietary rectification is usually required for sustained improvement. Food -- based strategies can include the introduction of iron-rich foods. But in many nations these types of foods may be poorly available, especially iron-rich meat. Iron fortification of foods is
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Anemia Case Study The circumstances and preliminary workup in Ms. A's case indicates that she is suffering from a certain type of anemia. Even though she is an apparently healthy woman, Ms. A's conditions worsen during her menstruation period. Generally, anemia is a condition that is brought by the impaired or increased generation of erythrocytes and is also known as iron poor blood. Athletes who engage in endurance training such as