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Treatment should be directed at the cause of the anemia, and may include: Blood transfusions; Corticosteroids or other medicines that suppress the immune system; Erythropoietin, a medicine that helps your bone marrow make more blood cells; Supplements of iron, vitamin B12, ...[read article]

Tests for Anemia

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A complete blood count(CBC) test measures the following:.The number of red blood cells(RBCs) The number of white blood cells(WBCs) The total amount of hemoglob...  More
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Serum hemoglobin is a test that measures the level of free hemoglobin in the liquid part of the blood(the serum). Free hemoglobin is the hemoglobin outside of the r...  More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.  More
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Hematocrit is a blood test that measures the percentage of red blood cells found in whole blood. This measurement depends on the number of red blood cells and the s...  More
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Mean Cell Hemoglobin Concentration Test
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Mean Cell Hemoglobin Test
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Mean corpuscular volume (MCV) Test
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Red blood cell(RBC) indices are part of the complete blood count(CBC) test. They are used to help diagnose the cause of anemia, a condition in which there are too f...  More
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A reticulocyte count measures the percentage of reticulocytes(slightly immature red blood cells) in blood.Blood is typically drawn from a vein, usually from the ins...  More
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Ferritin is a protein found inside cells that stores iron so your body can use it later. A ferritin test indirectly measures the amount of iron in your blood.The am...  More
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Haptoglobin is a protein produced by the liver. It connects to a certain type of hemoglobin in the blood.A blood test can tell how much haptoglobin you have in your...  More
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Serum iron is a test that measures how much iron is in your blood.Blood is typically drawn from a vein, usually from the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand...  More
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Transferrin measurement
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The Coombs'' test looks for antibodies that may bind to your red blood cells and cause premature red blood cell destruction( hemolysis).Direct antiglobuli...  More
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The Coombs'' test looks for antibodies that may bind to your red blood cells and cause premature red blood cell destruction( hemolysis).Direct antiglobuli...  More
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A fecal occult blood test(FOBT) is a noninvasive test(nothing enters the body). This test detects hidden(occult) blood in the stool.  More
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The Coombs'' test looks for antibodies that may bind to your red blood cells and cause premature red blood cell destruction( hemolysis).Direct antiglobuli...  More
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Red Blood Cell Morphology Test
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Red Cell Distribution Width Determination
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Bilirubin is a product that results from the breakdown of hemoglobin. Total and direct bilirubin are usually measured to screen for or to monitor liver or gallbladd...  More
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Urinary Hemosiderin Detection
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A blood smear is a blood test that gives information about the number and shape of blood cells.Blood is typically drawn from a vein, usually from the inside of the ...  More
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Red Cell Survival Test
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Over the Counter Medications for Anemia

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CYANOCOBALAMIN (sye an oh koe BAL a min) is a man made form of vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 is essential in the development of healthy blood cells, nerve cells, and pro...  More
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IRON (AHY ern) replaces iron that is essential to healthy red blood cells. Iron is used to treat iron deficiency anemia. Anemia may cause problems like tiredness, s...  More
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FOLIC ACID (FOE lik AS id) is a water-soluble, B complex vitamin. It is in many foods like liver, kidneys, yeast, and leafy, green vegetables. It is used to treat m...  More
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MULTIVITAMIN with MINERAL and IRON combinations are used to help provide provide good nutrition.This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care p...  More
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Prescribed Medications for Anemia

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CYANOCOBALAMIN (sye an oh koe BAL a min) is a man made form of vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 is essential in the development of healthy blood cells, nerve cells, and pro...  More
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CYANOCOBALAMIN (sye an oh koe BAL a min) is a man made form of vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 is used in the growth of healthy blood cells, nerve cells, and proteins in t...  More
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CYANOCOBALAMIN (sye an oh koe BAL a min) is a man made form of vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 is essential in the development of healthy blood cells, nerve cells, and pro...  More
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DARBEPOETIN ALFA (dar be POE e tin AL fa) helps your body make more red blood cells. It is used to treat anemia caused by chronic kidney failure and chemotherapy. T...  More
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EPOETIN ALFA (e POE e tin AL fa) helps your body make more red blood cells. This medicine is used to treat anemia caused by chronic kidney failure, cancer chemother...  More
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IRON (AHY ern) replaces iron that is essential to healthy red blood cells. Iron is used to treat iron deficiency anemia. Anemia may cause problems like tiredness, s...  More
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FOLIC ACID (FOE lik AS id) is a water-soluble, B complex vitamin. It is in many foods like liver, kidneys, yeast, and leafy, green vegetables. It is used to treat m...  More
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HYDROXYUREA (hye drox ee yoor EE a) is a chemotherapy drug. It slows the growth of cancer cells. This medicine is used to treat certain leukemias, skin cancer, head...  More
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IRON DEXTRAN (AHY ern DEX tran) is an iron complex. Iron is used to make healthy red blood cells, which carry oxygen and nutrients through the body. This medicine i...  More
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LENALIDOMIDE (len a LID oh mide) is used to treat anemia from a myelodysplastic syndrome. It is also used to treat multiple myeloma. The medicine may help you to ne...  More
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MULTIVITAMIN with MINERAL and IRON combinations are used to help provide provide good nutrition.This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care p...  More
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Medical Procedures for Anemia

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The process of transferring whole blood or blood components from one person(donor) to another(recipient).Transfusions are given to restore lost or depleted blood co...  More
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Herbs and Supplements for Anemia What's this?

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Betel nut use refers to a combination of three ingredients: the nut of the betel palm ( Areca catechu ), part of the Piper betel vine, and lime. Anecdotal repo...  More
Efficacy Grade C
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Riboflavin is a water-soluble vitamin, which is involved in vital metabolic processes in the body, and is necessary for normal cell function, growth, and energy pro...  More
Efficacy Grade C
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Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin with antioxidant properties. Vitamin E exists in eight different forms (isomers): alpha, beta, gamma and delta tocopherol; a...  More
Efficacy Grade C
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Surgical Procedures for Anemia

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Spleen removal(splenectomy) is surgery to remove a diseased or damaged spleen. This organ is in the upper part of your belly, on the left side.   More
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A bone marrow transplant delivers healthy bone marrow stem cells into the patient. It replaces bone marrow that is either not working properly or has been destroyed...  More
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Stem cells are immature cells that are the starter” cells for all types of tissues. When you have leukemia, a stem cell transplant helps your body make new he...  More
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This feature is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the care and information received from your healthcare provider. Please consult a healthcare professional with any health concerns you may have.