Anemia

• Anemia is defined as a below-normal plasma hemoglobin concentration resulting from a decreased number of circulating red blood cells or an abnormally low total hemoglobin content per unit of blood volume.

• Anemia is very important subject to be studied.as there are so many types of it , It may occur in any age group, both sexes may be effected , some types are hereditary while other are acquired , and it may appear in any sector of the society .

 

Types of Anemia:

• 1 - Iron deficiency anemia.

• 2 - Megaloblastic anemia.

• 3 - Pernicious anemia.

• 4 - Folate deficiency anemia.

• 5 - Hemolytic anemia.

• 6 - Thalassemia.

• 7 - Sickle cell anemia.

• 8 - Aplastic anemia.

• 9 - Sideroblastic anemia