Diagnosis Of Iron Deficiency Anemia
If you experience symptoms of anemia, immediately went to the nearest clinic or hospital. Tell your doctor about your symptoms. To determine whether you are really suffering from anemia can be done with a blood test procedure.
Blood tests a person suffering from anemia caused by lack of iron will show the results as follows:
- Red blood cell levels below normal
- The volume of red blood cells smaller
- Hemoglobin levels below normal
- Ferritin level below normal
Ferritin is a protein that stores iron in the body. If the ferritin levels below normal, the supply of iron has been used and nothing much iron is available again.
Folate and vitamin B12 also plays a role in producing red blood cells to function properly. When the body of vitamin B12 and folate deficiency, anemia may occur.
For female patients who experience menstrual excessive or menorrhagia , it is advisable to check the pelvic area to see if there are any signs of infection or cause bleeding. This examination can be performed with ultrasound procedures.
If you've confirmed you are suffering from iron deficiency anemia, you may be asked to live endoscopic examination and colonoscopy. Endoscopy is done to look at the source of bleeding in the esophagus and is also part of the stomach. While colonoscopy is performed to check the source of bleeding around the inner wall of the colon.
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