Anaemia

Anaemia - How to prevent?

Anaemia - Causes and Risk Factors

What causes of anemia?

Anaemia can arise from a range of causes, typically grouped into:

Iron deficiency
Folate and vitamin B12 deficiency
Inflammation
Bone marrow underproducing
Malignant bone marrow disorders (e.g. myelodysplastic syndrome, leukemia, myelofibrosis)
Increased red blood cell breakdown
Thalassemia

Anaemia - Preparing for surgery

Anaemia - Post-surgery care

Blood Cancer,

Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant,

Transplant,

Erythropoietin,

Iron supplement

Article contributed by Centre for Digestive and Liver Diseases (CDLD), Singapore General Hospital; Haematology, Singapore General Hospital

The information provided is not intended as medical advice. Terms of use. Information provided by SingHealth

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