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This document provides guidance on evaluating and diagnosing anemia. It discusses:
1) Defining anemia and emphasizing the importance of determining the underlying cause. Anemia is a sign of disease, not a disease itself.
2) An overview of the erythron and red blood cell production process. Proper functioning depends on factors like EPO, bone marrow, and substrate availability.
3) The initial workup for an anemic patient, including clinical signs and symptoms, basic blood tests to measure RBC count, hemoglobin, hematocrit, and derived indices.
4) Different causes of anemia classified as decreased production, increased destruction, or blood loss. The document
This document provides guidance on evaluating and diagnosing anemia. It discusses:
1) Defining anemia and emphasizing the importance of determining the underlying cause. Anemia is a sign of…