Can you have more than one type of anemia?

There are many forms of anemia, each with its own cause. Anemia can be temporary or long term and can range from mild to severe. In most cases, anemia has more than one cause. See your doctor if you suspect that you have anemia.

Is pernicious anemia and megaloblastic anemia the same?

Pernicious anemia is a type of megaloblastic anemia in which the body isn’t able to absorb vitamin B12 due to a lack of intrinsic factor in stomach secretions.

Is Megaloblastic anemia and macrocytic anemia the same?

Other names for megaloblastic anemia Depending on its cause, megaloblastic anemia may also be referred to as: macrocytic anemia, which occurs when RBCs are larger than normal. folic acid deficiency anemia or folate deficiency anemia.

Which type of anemia is most severe?

This condition can range from mild to life-threatening; the most severe form is called Cooley’s anemia.

What does the tongue look like with pernicious anemia?

Pernicious anemia causes the tongue’s surface to look smooth and appear red instead of the pinkish color of a normal tongue. The tongue might also appear thick or beefy in texture. Some tongues might even be swollen or seem to have cracks.

What are the two most common causes of macrocytic anemia?

Most often, macrocytic anemias are caused by a lack of vitamin B-12 and folate. Macrocytic anemia can also signal an underlying condition.

Is iron deficiency anemia Macrocytic?

Like other types of anemia, macrocytic anemia means that the red blood cells also have low hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is an iron-containing protein that transports oxygen around the body. Deficiencies in vitamin B-12 or folate often cause macrocytic anemia, so it is sometimes called vitamin deficiency anemia.

Is there a difference between iron deficiency and anemia?

Anemia is caused by lack of Hemoglobin. Iron Deficiency is caused by lack of Iron. Iron Deficiency with Anemia is caused by both a lack of Iron AND a lack of Hemoglobin.

Is it possible to have more than one type of anaemia?

Yes it is possible to have more than one type of anaemia. But they are not seen simultaneously. In most cases first megaloblastic then iron deficiency anemia. Vice versa is also possible. In megaloblastic anaemia RBCs are macrocytic normochromic and in Iron deficiency anemia RBCs are microcytic hypochromic.

What are the signs and symptoms of iron deficiency anemia?

Iron-Deficiency Anemia. People with mild or moderate iron-deficiency anemia may not have any signs or symptoms. More severe iron-deficiency anemia may cause fatigue or tiredness, shortness of breath, or chest pain. If your doctor diagnoses you with iron-deficiency anemia, your treatment will depend on the cause and severity of the condition.

What happens if you have anemia and don’t treat it?

If you have anemia that is not treated, it could lead to an arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat), an enlarged heart or heart failure. You are also at greater risk of getting infections and becoming depressed. You might have heard that iron deficiency is linked to chewing ice, which does happen.

What blood tests are done to diagnose anemia?

Complete blood count (CBC) to see if you have lower than normal red blood cell counts, hemoglobin or hematocrit levels, or mean corpuscular volume (MCV) that would suggest anemia. Iron to measure the amount of iron in your blood. The level of iron in your blood may be normal even if the total amount of iron in your body is low.