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Anaemia can be caused by iron or vitamin deficiency, blood loss, a chronic illness, or a genetic or acquired defect or disease. It may also be a side effect of a medication. Anaemia can be temporary or long-term and range from mild to severe.
Follow the links below to find information on anaemia. For information about thalassaemia follow the link to the HealthInsite topic page below.
Updated May 2008
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Iron intake for vegetarians
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myDr
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Anaemia caused by iron deficiency can be a nutritional problem for vegetarians, especially women.
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Jul 2008
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Anaemia of chronic disease
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information on the symptoms, treatment and medication for anaemia of chronic disease, caused by long-term inflammation.
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Apr 2008
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Iron deficiency anaemia
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of iron deficiency anaemia by professional health specialists
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Feb 2008
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Sickle Cell Disease
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HealthInsite Topic Page
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Links to information about sickle cell disease.
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Jan 2008
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Anaemia
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Better Health Channel
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Anaemia is a deficiency in the number or quality of red blood cells. When a person is anaemic, the red blood cells have to work harder to get oxygen around the body. Anaemia isn't a disease, but a result of a malfunction somewhere in the body. A common cause of anaemia is dietary deficiency, especially lack of iron. Symptoms include tiredness. Treatment may include iron supplements.
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Dec 2007
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Pregnancy and diet
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Better Health Channel
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Pregnancy creates extra demands on the body for nutrients such as protein, iron, folate and vitamin C. Pregnant women need to focus on boosting their nutritional intake, rather than their energy (kilojoule) intake.
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Nov 2007
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Iron explained
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Better Health Channel
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Iron is an important dietary mineral that is involved in various bodily functions, including the transport of oxygen in the blood. Good sources of iron include red meat, offal and iron-fortified breakfast cereals.
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Aug 2007
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Iron deficiency - children
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Better Health Channel
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Babies, toddlers, preschoolers and teenagers are at higher risk of iron deficiency, because their increased needs for iron may not be met if their diet is not balanced. Treatment for iron deficiency anaemia in children starts with dietary change but may include iron supplements (under medical supervision only).
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Aug 2007
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Iron deficiency - adults
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Better Health Channel
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Causes of iron deficiency in adults include inadequate dietary intake, chronic blood loss (through menstruation or other causes), times of increased need such as pregnancy, inability to absorb or properly use iron and vigorous exercise. Iron deficiency can lead to anaemia. Treatment includes dietary changes and iron supplements.
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Aug 2007
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Nutrition - women's extra needs
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Better Health Channel
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Women need greater amounts of certain nutrients than men, particularly iron and calcium. Menstruation, pregnancy, lactation and menopause are times of increased nutritional demand. Deficiencies can occur if the diet is inadequate over a long period of time.
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Aug 2007
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Thyroid conditions and Graves disease - Q & A
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Better Health Channel
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A range of questions on thyroid conditions and their effects on other metabolic functions. Our experts provide the answers.
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Jul 2007
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Iron deficiency anaemia
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myDr
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Iron deficiency anaemia is when lack of iron means that the blood does not contain enough haemoglobin - the pigment in red blood cells that gives them their colour and carries oxygen.
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Aug 2006
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Iron and your body
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myDr
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Iron has an important role in transporting oxygen around the body. Iron deficiency can cause a number of adverse effects.
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Aug 2006
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Iron deficiency anaemia in children
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myDr
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Iron is also essential for normal brain development in children. When there is insufficient iron, the red blood cells become small and pale, known as iron deficiency anaemia.
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Jul 2006
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Anaemia
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myDr
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Read about the signs of anaemia, and its prevention and treatment.
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Jul 2006
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Pernicious anaemia
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myDr
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Anaemia means lack of haemoglobin, the substance in red blood cells which transports oxygen around the body.
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May 2006
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G6PD deficiency
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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G6PD deficiency is an inherited disorder. Lack of the enzyme G6PD means that red blood cells can be damaged and destroyed when the person is exposed to some chemicals.....
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Jun 2005
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The decision to transfuse a patient
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Australian Prescriber
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Advances in surgical techniques have reduced the need for blood transfusion and most anaemias can now be managed without transfusions. While the haemoglobin concentration assists the decision to transfuse a patient, there is no single threshold for transfusion.
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Apr 2005
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Anaemia and CKD
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Kidney Health Australia
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Information about the link between chronic kidney disease and anaemia
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Mar 2005
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Vegetarian diet
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myDr
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Many people are choosing to be vegetarians, but worry if their diet is adequate.
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May 2002
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