Coping with Anaemia
Author: Smith, Tom
ISBN: 9781847092328
Publisher: Sheldon Press
Year First Published: 2013
Pages:
Dimensions: 216mm x 138mm x
Format: Paperback / softback
Description:
Anaemia, or lack of red blood cells, is common, and can be a symptom of a serious underlying disorder. It has a number of causes, and this book stresses that it’s vital to find and treat these, rather than just prescribing iron tablets. Topics include: • Types of anaemia • Tests and diagnosis • Anaemia in menstruation and pregnancy • Anaemia due to other blood loss, eg pernicious anaemia, coeliac disease, inflammatory bowel disease and tumours • The controversial question of nutritional anaemia • The anaemias of old age • Sickle cell anaemia and thalassaemia • Rare forms of the disease
ISBN: 9781847092328
Publisher: Sheldon Press
Year First Published: 2013
Pages:
Dimensions: 216mm x 138mm x
Format: Paperback / softback
Description:
Anaemia, or lack of red blood cells, is common, and can be a symptom of a serious underlying disorder. It has a number of causes, and this book stresses that it’s vital to find and treat these, rather than just prescribing iron tablets. Topics include: • Types of anaemia • Tests and diagnosis • Anaemia in menstruation and pregnancy • Anaemia due to other blood loss, eg pernicious anaemia, coeliac disease, inflammatory bowel disease and tumours • The controversial question of nutritional anaemia • The anaemias of old age • Sickle cell anaemia and thalassaemia • Rare forms of the disease
