About Lesson
– Defined as reduction in haemoglobin (hb) level in circulation.
– Hb <12 g/dl for all group except pregnant woman and children below 6 (<11 g/dl).
Types:
a) Microcytic hypochromic : Fe deficiency Anaemia
b) Normochromic normocytic: acute blood loss / haemolytic anaemia/ BM failure
c) Macrocytic : megaloblastic anaemia (folate and Vit. B12 deficiency)
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