Question 1

how many different types of anemia are there?

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Many: There are many types. Anemia means that there is a decrease in the number of red blood cells.  Probably the most common type relates to bleeding, e.g., from menstrual periods, rectal bleeding, trauma, etc.  Another cause is hemolytic - where red cells are destroyed. Another can be bone marrow dysfunction, where not enough red cells are produced.  Another is dietary (b12 or iron deficiency).

Question 2

what are the different types of sickle cell anemia?

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Types os SIckle Cell: From nih, division of blood diseases and resources:

sickle cell disease-ss: 65% of us patients; genotype s/s

sickle cell disease-sc: 25% of us patients; genotype s/c

sickle cell disease-s beta + thalassemia: 8% of us patients; genotype betas/ beta + thalassemia

sickle cell disease-s beta 0 thalassemia: 2% of us patients; genotype betas/ beta 0 thalassemia.

Question 3

can i take two different types of iron supplements for anemia?

Accepted Answer

Why?: There is no need to take 2 different ones.  If you are iron deficient and you are absorbing the iron, take one type.  Ferrous sulfate is the most common form and no reason to take more than 3 tablets a day.  I hope this helps.

Question 4

why is iron deficiency anemia different from the other types of anemia?

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Iron deficiency: There are many types of anemia caused by many types of disorders. Red blood cells require iron in order to develop properly. Without iron, we do not produce adequate numbers of cells which results in anemia. Iron deficiency needs to be explained always and requires an examination and further testing. Simply replacing iron without an investigation and or examination can result in missed diseases.

Question 5

what are the types of anemia?

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Different types: Bsically anemia means that you don't have enough red blood cells in your body.  Main reasons: 1) blood loss - may be subtle like menstrual periods, 2) destruction of blood cells (hemolytic anemias, - various diseases and some drugs 3) not making enough blood cells (bone marrow issues - can be caused by diseases of the marrow or many drugs - including chemotherapy.

Question 6

which type of disorder is anemia?

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Low Hb: It is a disorder of having low hemoglobin.

Question 7

how many types of anemia there is?

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3 basic kinds: You can lose blood (bleeding), destroy the blood cells in circulation (hemolysis) or not produce them (bone marrow problems or factor deficiencies). Each one of these has many subcategories and often they overlap.  Certain lab tests and occasionally a bone marrow biopsy will usually disclose the reason.

Question 8

are some types of anemia inherited?

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Yes: Yes, some types of anemia are due to inherited or genetic defects. Sickle cell anemia occurs most frequently in people of african, african-american, and mediterranean descent. Thalassemia (or cooley's anemia) is found in people of mediterranean and southeast Asian descent. These types of anemia are extremely common. Another inherited anemia is fanconi anemia, but this is very rare.

Question 9

how do i know what type of anemia i have?

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Type ; cause: It is very important to know what kind of anemia and what causes it. Iron deficiency is one of the main causes but there are others: vitamin b12/folate deficiency, chronic disease like infection or cancer, genetic conditions, certain medications, toxins, etc. Consulting with your doctor or a hematologist for proper testing and diagnosis is a must before starting any treatment.

Question 10

what is the type of anemia that is hereditary?

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Several: Hemoglobinopathies and enzymopathies are the most common anemias that are hereditary, such as sickle cell anemia, hemoglobin c disease, thalassemia. Absorbtion prorblems can also have a familial predisposition, such as vitamin B12 or iron defficiency. All of these should be able to be easily worked up by a physician, often largely simply by looking at a periferal blood smear.

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