About 80,000 Americans have Sickle Cell anemia, and Eyewitness News 5’s Maggie Carlo talks with one local woman who isn’t letting the disease slow her down.

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I know they would draw blood. I have never been tested for anemia, but I recently ended up in the hospital for a bad case of the flu. In the process they drew a lot of blood. Would they have noticed if I was anemic during these tests or is there a specific test they would have to do?

they would do a hemoglobin and hemadecrit. HGB and HCT I think it how it appears on the lab slip.

Anita has the story of Tallie Anderson, a recent bone marrow transplant recipient.

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The sex was a few weeks ago right around ovulation. It is still too early to take an at home pregnancy test, but I have already experienced one very early symptom, dizziness. I got blood drawn today to test for anemia and many other problems including a thyroid problem. The results won’t be in until Monday, and they will only call if they find something. Could that detect pregnancy this early if at all?

unless they are testing for the hormone HCG then no it wont depends if you told your doc you might be pregnant other wise all the blood test will test for for is anemia

WJBF doing a story about this Blood Disorder

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I got test done and I got the doctor said that I had low iron, but they took blood and are running future test. Can anyone tell me what you do if you have anemia.

take a vitamin. preferably a one a day WITH iron. or you can just take an iron supplement. but the doctor will probably make sure you get on one any way. eat things with iron in them. and stay hidrated cuz anemia people have a tendancy to get dizzy or light headed. eating small snacks in between meals seem to help me.

It is a disease that not only affects African-Americans, but people around the world where malaria is prevalent.

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My son has had a high platelet count and anemia for years. We have him tested twice a year now, but no one can give me a diagnosis,cause, or reason to keep testing him. They just say he does not need to get dehydrated. Has Anyone ever heard of this?

Thrombocythemia

In thrombocythemia, too many platelets are produced. Excessive clotting or bleeding may result.

In the bone marrow, the cells that become platelets increase in number (proliferate). Why the cells proliferate is unknown. But the result is too many platelets. If there are too many platelets, blood clots can form spontaneously. Clots may block blood vessels, especially small ones. Sometimes in thrombocythemia, platelets do not function normally. Then, excessive bleeding may occur.

Causes

Usually, no cause can be identified. Other disorders that can cause thrombocythemia include iron deficiency anemia, cancer that has spread (metastasized), leukemia, lymphoma, polycythemia vera, and rheumatoid arthritis.

This is the closest diagnosis I can make. However this usually only occurs in 50 year olds, not children. Hope this helps.

Video de Zonapediatrica sobre los efectos de la anemia ferropenica
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Like what are the signs of having anemia?
And also, is it possible to get anemia from losing a lot of blood from being in a car accident?

And when you have anemia, aren’t you supposed to take iron pills? About how often would you have to take them?

Thanks.

Hi,

there are many causes of anema, e.g. folic acid defficiency, iron deficiency, vitamin B deficiency and yes blood loss after a car accident.
the exact cause can be found out from a blood test carried out by your clinician.

common symptoms include paleness, tiredness, aches and pains.

yes you can get iron tablets over the counter in any pharmacy you need to take them every day (100mg) and you must take them for a long period 3-6 months as it takes that long for red blood cells to be produced again.