Dolores Welborn, a 28-year-old pregnant attorney, experiences symptoms of fatigue, shortness of breath, lightheadedness, and leg cramps. Her physician examines her and finds signs of anemia. Blood tests confirm Dolores has iron deficiency anemia. She is prescribed oral iron supplements, which eliminate her symptoms within a couple weeks. Iron deficiency anemia, the most common nutritional deficiency worldwide, occurs when the body does not have enough iron. It can develop during periods of growth or without sufficient iron intake. While mild cases have few symptoms, severe anemia can cause extreme fatigue and problems for pregnant women and children.
Any feedback an this deck would be much appreciated. Iron deficiency anemia is the most common type of anemia worldwide. In developed countries, access to iron isn't usually a problem. It's a highly processed diet, and lack of information that leaves us vulnerable. This deck covers a range common questions about iron, in English (as opposed to Latin or Jargon) for the most part. Thanks for reading!
Iron deficiency anemia - all medical information .martinshaji
Iron deficiency anemia is the most common type of anemia, and it occurs when your body doesn't have enough of the mineral iron. Your body needs iron to make hemoglobin. When there isn't enough iron in your blood stream, the rest of your body can't get the amount of oxygen it needs.
Too few healthy red blood cells due to too little iron in the body.
Without enough iron, red blood cells can't carry enough oxygen to body tissues.
Iron deficiency often causes low blood cell levels (anaemia) and can delay the development of unborn babies.
Treatment includes iron supplements and a focus on any underlying causes.
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Treatment of Iron Deficiency Anemia in AdultsLinh Vo
Describe Pathophysiology of Iron absorption and elimination
Define Iron Deficiency Anemia
Describe Causes, Laboratory and Diagnoses of Iron Deficiency Anemia in Adults
Discuss Non-Pharmacological Treatment
Discuss Pharmacological Treatment and Management of Iron Deficiency
Any feedback an this deck would be much appreciated. Iron deficiency anemia is the most common type of anemia worldwide. In developed countries, access to iron isn't usually a problem. It's a highly processed diet, and lack of information that leaves us vulnerable. This deck covers a range common questions about iron, in English (as opposed to Latin or Jargon) for the most part. Thanks for reading!
Iron deficiency anemia - all medical information .martinshaji
Iron deficiency anemia is the most common type of anemia, and it occurs when your body doesn't have enough of the mineral iron. Your body needs iron to make hemoglobin. When there isn't enough iron in your blood stream, the rest of your body can't get the amount of oxygen it needs.
Too few healthy red blood cells due to too little iron in the body.
Without enough iron, red blood cells can't carry enough oxygen to body tissues.
Iron deficiency often causes low blood cell levels (anaemia) and can delay the development of unborn babies.
Treatment includes iron supplements and a focus on any underlying causes.
please comment
thank u
Treatment of Iron Deficiency Anemia in AdultsLinh Vo
Describe Pathophysiology of Iron absorption and elimination
Define Iron Deficiency Anemia
Describe Causes, Laboratory and Diagnoses of Iron Deficiency Anemia in Adults
Discuss Non-Pharmacological Treatment
Discuss Pharmacological Treatment and Management of Iron Deficiency
Iron bis-glycine chelate competes for the nonheme-iron absorption pathwayDuwan Arismendy
BACKGROUND:
The enterocytic absorption pathway of the food fortificant iron bis-glycine chelate has been the subject of controversy because it is not clear whether that substance uses the classic nonheme-iron absorption pathway or a pathway similar to that of heme absorption.
OBJECTIVE:
The objective was to study the absorption pathway of iron bis-glycine chelate in human subjects.
DESIGN:
Eighty-five healthy adult women were selected to participate in 1 of 6 iron-absorption studies. Study A involved the measurement of the dose-response curve of the absorption of ferrous sulfate (through a nonheme-iron absorption pathway); study B involved the competition of iron bis-glycine chelate with ferrous sulfate for the nonheme-iron absorption pathway; study C involved the measurement of the dose-response curve of heme-iron absorption; study D involved the competition of iron bis-glycine chelate with hemoglobin for the heme-iron absorption pathway; and studies E and F were the same as studies A and B, except that the iron bis-glycine chelate was encapsulated in enteric gelatin capsules so that it would not be processed in the stomach.
RESULTS:
Iron from the bis-glycine chelate competed with ferrous sulfate for the nonheme-iron absorption pathway. Iron from the bis-glycine chelate also competed with ferrous sulfate for absorption when liberated directly into the intestinal lumen. Iron from the bis-glycine chelate did not compete with heme iron for the heme-iron absorption pathway.
CONCLUSION:
The iron from iron bis-glycine chelate delivered at the level of the stomach or duodenum becomes part of the nonheme-iron pool and is absorbed as such.
Some published studies of heme iron supplementation
Conclusions:
- Heme iron is better taken up than all other forms (non-heme) palatable iron
- There are significantly fewer therapy-destroying side-effects
- It is safe and works well as supplement for chronics, pregnants etc.
- Safe and natural in all forms of iron deficiency.
- It can successfully replace current medications.
Anemia occurs when you have a level of red blood cells in your blood that is lower than normal.
Iron Deficiency anemia is the most common type of anemia and it occurs when your body doesn't have enough of the Mineral iron.
Your body needs iron to make a protein called Hemoglobin. This protein is responsible for carrying oxygen to your body's tissues, which is essential for your tissues and Muscles to function effectively.
Anemia in pregnancy (Iron deficiency)
WOMEN HEALTH IN CAMBODIA
ANAEMIA IN PREGNANCY
RISK FACTOR ANEMIA
NORMAL IRON CYCLE
SIGN AND SYMPTOM OF ANEMIA
MANAGEMENT
Introduction:
It is the commonest medical disorder of pregnancy.
Physiological changes.
Plasma volume increase by 50%.
Red cell mass increase by 25%.
Fall in Hb concentration and Ht due to haemodilution.
Starvation is defined medically in two parts that is: The act or process of starving and the condition of being starved, while ‘Neglect’ is defined as – to fail to give due care, attention, or time to someone an adult/ a child especially.
Iron bis-glycine chelate competes for the nonheme-iron absorption pathwayDuwan Arismendy
BACKGROUND:
The enterocytic absorption pathway of the food fortificant iron bis-glycine chelate has been the subject of controversy because it is not clear whether that substance uses the classic nonheme-iron absorption pathway or a pathway similar to that of heme absorption.
OBJECTIVE:
The objective was to study the absorption pathway of iron bis-glycine chelate in human subjects.
DESIGN:
Eighty-five healthy adult women were selected to participate in 1 of 6 iron-absorption studies. Study A involved the measurement of the dose-response curve of the absorption of ferrous sulfate (through a nonheme-iron absorption pathway); study B involved the competition of iron bis-glycine chelate with ferrous sulfate for the nonheme-iron absorption pathway; study C involved the measurement of the dose-response curve of heme-iron absorption; study D involved the competition of iron bis-glycine chelate with hemoglobin for the heme-iron absorption pathway; and studies E and F were the same as studies A and B, except that the iron bis-glycine chelate was encapsulated in enteric gelatin capsules so that it would not be processed in the stomach.
RESULTS:
Iron from the bis-glycine chelate competed with ferrous sulfate for the nonheme-iron absorption pathway. Iron from the bis-glycine chelate also competed with ferrous sulfate for absorption when liberated directly into the intestinal lumen. Iron from the bis-glycine chelate did not compete with heme iron for the heme-iron absorption pathway.
CONCLUSION:
The iron from iron bis-glycine chelate delivered at the level of the stomach or duodenum becomes part of the nonheme-iron pool and is absorbed as such.
Some published studies of heme iron supplementation
Conclusions:
- Heme iron is better taken up than all other forms (non-heme) palatable iron
- There are significantly fewer therapy-destroying side-effects
- It is safe and works well as supplement for chronics, pregnants etc.
- Safe and natural in all forms of iron deficiency.
- It can successfully replace current medications.
Anemia occurs when you have a level of red blood cells in your blood that is lower than normal.
Iron Deficiency anemia is the most common type of anemia and it occurs when your body doesn't have enough of the Mineral iron.
Your body needs iron to make a protein called Hemoglobin. This protein is responsible for carrying oxygen to your body's tissues, which is essential for your tissues and Muscles to function effectively.
Anemia in pregnancy (Iron deficiency)
WOMEN HEALTH IN CAMBODIA
ANAEMIA IN PREGNANCY
RISK FACTOR ANEMIA
NORMAL IRON CYCLE
SIGN AND SYMPTOM OF ANEMIA
MANAGEMENT
Introduction:
It is the commonest medical disorder of pregnancy.
Physiological changes.
Plasma volume increase by 50%.
Red cell mass increase by 25%.
Fall in Hb concentration and Ht due to haemodilution.
Starvation is defined medically in two parts that is: The act or process of starving and the condition of being starved, while ‘Neglect’ is defined as – to fail to give due care, attention, or time to someone an adult/ a child especially.
Anemia is a very common and widespread disease which is commonly affect the youngster girls/ Pregnant and lactating mothers and Children's of growing age.
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Discussion 1
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Ibuprofen can be a contributing factor in developing iron-deficiency anemia. This can be attributed to blood loss. Frequent pregnancies are another factor. During pregnancies, a significant amount of iron is required to grow the fetus. Also, during childbirth, a lot of blood is lost. This needs a gap between one pregnancy to the next, preferably two years apart, to replenish the iron lost during the previous pregnancy. Another contributing factor to anemia is the use of centrally acting antihypertensive. They are associated with hemodilution and suppression of red blood cell formation.
Hormone fluctuations usually occur during menstrual bleeding and may lead to changes in bowel habits. During the days before the onset of menstrual bleeding, the levels of estrogen and progesterone are high as they prepare for pregnancy. These hormones slow the GI motility, resulting in constipation. At the onset of menstrual bleeding, the hormones reduce abruptly and sudden rise of prostaglandin levels, which results in contraction of smooth muscles, therefore, leading to diarrhea (Judkins et al., 2020). Another possible cause of diarrhea and constipation is vitamin B12 deficiency. Research shows that anemia is also associated with constipation and diarrhea.
The process of erythropoiesis requires vitamin B 12 and folic acid. They are needed during the differentiation of erythroblasts. The deficiency of vitamin B 12 and folic acid interferes with the synthesis of purines and thymidylate, which impairs the production of DNA, causing apoptosis of erythroblasts. This results in anemia due to ineffective erythropoiesis.
Pressure in the brain due to oxygen deprivation results in headaches and dizziness. Patients with iron deficiency anemia may also have easy fatigability, generalized body weakness, shortness of breath, and chest pain. Chest pain occurs mainly due to deprived oxygen in the heart muscles.
One of the signs of iron deficiency anemia is pallor. HB in the RBCs gives blood its reddish appearance. In anemia due to a deficiency of iron, the hemoglobin is low in the blood. Koilonychias is another sign which occurs due to deficient blood flow. Edema is also a sign of iron deficiency anemia. It is suggested that a reduced concentration of hemoglobin level leads to reduced inhibition of basal endothelium-derived relaxing factor, which causes vasodilation to result in fluid retention.
These findings suggest hypochromic microcytic anemia. This type of anemia is managed by administering oral or parenteral iron. Therapy includes 325 mg of ferrous sulfate three times a day. Out of this, 10 mg of iron is absorbed from the gut. Parenteral iron is used when oral route administration is associated with side effects, if anemia does not improve on oral administration or if there is continuous blood loss. The iron is prepared with sorbitol and is infused slowly over 5 minutes. For females, 35 mg/kg is the preferred dosage (Chaudhry &Kasarla, 2020) ...
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Many have been interested in Tom Selleck health. not only because of his enduring presence on screen but also because of the challenges. and lifestyle choices he has faced and made over the years. This article delves into the various aspects of Tom Selleck health. exploring his fitness regimen, diet, mental health. and the challenges he has encountered as he ages. We'll look at how he maintains his well-being. the health issues he has faced, and his approach to ageing .
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Tom Selleck was born on January 29, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, and grew up in Sherman Oaks, California. From an early age, he was involved in sports, particularly basketball. which played a significant role in his physical development. His athletic pursuits continued into college. where he attended the University of Southern California (USC) on a basketball scholarship. This early involvement in sports laid a strong foundation for his physical health and disciplined lifestyle.
Transition to Acting
Selleck's transition from an athlete to an actor came with its physical demands. His first significant role in "Magnum P.I." required him to perform various stunts and maintain a fit appearance. This role, which he played from 1980 to 1988. necessitated a rigorous fitness routine to meet the show's demands. setting the stage for his long-term commitment to health and wellness.
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Case study 2012
1. Baker 1
Rusti Baker
Dr. Whittaker
Biology 2402-001
23 March 2012
Case Study
Dolores Welborn is a 28-year-old attorney living in Portland Oregon. Dolores is in the
second trimester of pregnancy with her first child, and though her pregnancy had been
progressing normally, recently she has noticed that she tires very easily and is short of breath
from even the slightest exertion. She also has experienced periods of light-headedness, though
not to the point of fainting. Other changes she has noticed are cramping in her legs, a desire to
crunch on ice, and the fact that her tongue is sore. She doubts that all of these symptoms are
related to one another, but she is concerned, and she makes an appointment to see her physician.
Upon examining Dolores, her physician finds that she has tachycardia, pale gums and
nail beds, and her tongue is swollen. Given her history and the findings on her physical exam, the
physician suspects that Dolores is anemic and orders a sample of her blood for examination.
A diagnosis of anemia due to iron deficiency is made and oral iron supplements
prescribed. Dolores’ symptoms are eliminated within a couple of weeks and the remainder of her
pregnancy progresses without difficulty.
Iron deficiency anemia is a condition where the body has too little iron in it and it can
range from mild to severe. “Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency and the
leading cause of anemia in the world.” (Worlds) Iron deficiency can occur during rapid periods
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of growth. It can also occur when the person is not taking in enough heme iron, which is the
form of iron in red meat. The majority of the symptoms of Iron deficiency anemia relate directly
to the decreased oxygen carrying capacity of the blood that results from a deficiency of
hemoglobin. A mild case of anemia can have no symptoms or problems. A severe case of anemia
can cause extreme fatigue and weakness. Severe cases can lead to serious problems for pregnant
women and young children. Severe cases can also affect the heart.
The people that are most at risk of being struck with this condition are women, children
and the elderly. “African American and
Hispanic women and their young children
are prone to iron deficiency, possibly
because of diet or perhaps different
hemoglobin needs.” (Iron Disorders)
Heart murmurs and growth and
development delay are the risk for young
children with anemia. Pregnant women
with iron deficiency anemia can produce
low birth weight babies or even premature babies. In the elderly the result can be heart failure.
This is due to the fact that the heart has to work harder to get enough oxygen throughout the
body. “Over time, this stress on the heart can lead to a fast or irregular heartbeat, chest pain, an
enlarged heart, and even heart failure.”(Worlds) “Individuals with IDA have inadequate intake,
impaired absorption or transport, physiologic losses associated with chronological or
reproductive age, or chronic blood loss secondary to disease.” (Clark) There are many other
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factors to the cause of iron deficiency anemia. Some of those are diet, excessive bleeding and
cancer.
Iron deficiency anemia can be diagnosed by your doctor through blood tests. These tests
are hematocrit and hemoglobin as well as RBC indices. Tests to check iron levels in your blood
include bone marrow exam, iron binding capacity in the blood, serum ferritin and serum iron
level. Tests that may be done to look for the cause of iron deficiency are colonoscopy, fecal
occult blood test and upper endoscopy.
“Taking supplements and eating iron
rich foods are important parts of treating iron
deficiency anemia.”(National) If the cause is
dietary iron deficiency, eating more iron-rich
foods such as beans and lentils or taking iron
supplements, usually with iron(II) sulfate,
ferrous gluconate, or iron amino acid chelate
ferrous bisglycinate, synthetic chelate
NaFerredetate EDTA will usually correct the
anemia. There can be a great difference between iron intake and iron absorption, also known as
bioavailability. Scientific studies indicate iron absorption problems when iron is taken in
conjunction with milk, tea, coffee and other substances. There are already a number of proven
solutions for this problem, including:
Fortification with ascorbic acid, which increases bioavailability in both presence and
absence of inhibiting substances, but which is subject to deterioration from moisture or
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heat. Ascorbic acid fortification is usually limited to sealed dried foods, but individuals
can easily take ascorbic acid with basic iron supplement for the same benefits.
Microencapsulation with lecithin, which binds and protects the iron particles from the
action of inhibiting substances. The primary benefit over ascorbic acid is durability and
shelf life, particularly for products like milk which undergo heat treatment.
Using an iron amino acid chelate, such as NaFeEDTA, which similarly binds and protects
the iron particles. A study performed by the Hematology Unit of the University of Chile
indicates that chelated iron (ferrous bis-glycine chelate) can work with ascorbic acid to
achieve even higher absorption levels
Separating intake of iron and inhibiting substances by a couple of hours.
Using non-dairy milk (such as soy, rice, or almond milk) or goats' milk instead of cows'
milk.
Gluten-free diet resolves some instances of iron-deficiency anemia, especially if the
anemia is a result of celiac disease.
Consuming heme iron, found only in animal foods such as meat, fish and poultry, as it is
more easily absorbed than non-heme iron, found in plant foods and supplements.
“The goals of treating iron-deficiency anemia are to restore normal levels of red
blood cells, hemoglobin, and iron as well as to treat the condition causing the anemia.”
(Worlds) The prognosis to Iron deficiency anemia is that with treatment, the outcome is
likely to be good. However, it does depend on the cause. Usually blood counts will return
to normal in two months
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You can reduce the risk of iron deficiency anemia by choosing iron-rich foods.
Foods rich in iron include beans, dark green leafy vegetables, dried fruit, eggs, iron
fortified cereals, breads and pastas. Also some other iron rich foods are peas, pork,
poultry, red meat and seafood. Your body absorbs more iron from meat than it does from
other sources. If you choose to not eat meat, you may need to increase your intake of
iron- rich, plant based foods to absorb the same amount of iron as someone who eats
meat. Also choosing foods containing vitamin C to enhance iron absorption is
recommended. You can enhance your body’s absorption of iron by drinking citrus juice
or eating other foods rich in vitamin C at the same time you eat high-iron foods. Vitamin
C in citrus juices, like orange juice, helps your body to better absorb dietary iron.
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