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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.
Reviewed June 2009
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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. Too much iron can be toxic, especially to children. Haemochromatosis is a condition characterised by excessive iron stores.
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Jan 2010
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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). Iron supplements are toxic in large doses, so keep supplements out of reach of children.
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Jan 2010
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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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Jan 2010
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Iron and your body - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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Iron deficiency can be due to inadequate amounts of iron in the diet and body stores, or to insufficient numbers of blood cells - anaemia.
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Sep 2009
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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 2009
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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 iodine. Pregnant women need to focus on boosting their nutritional intake, rather than their energy (kilojoule) intake. A folic acid (folate) supplement should be taken prior to conception and for the first three months of pregnancy to reduce the risk of neural tube defects such as spina bifida. Small regular snacks may help nausea or morning sickness.
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Aug 2009
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Iron
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Some women have low iron levels before pregnancy. This may be due to low amounts of iron in their diet or maybe they have been losing a lot of blood during their periods.
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May 2009
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Anaemia - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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Read about the signs of anaemia, and its prevention and treatment.
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May 2009
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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. Lack of iron is common in anaemic people. Symptoms include tiredness, breathlessness and pale skin. Treatment may include iron supplements. Pernicious anaemia may require injections of vitamin B12.
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Apr 2009
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Pernicious anaemia - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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Find out about the causes, symptoms and treatment for pernicious anaemia, slso called vitamin B12 deficiency anaemia.
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Jan 2009
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Anaemia
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Anaemia, Anaemia is classified in terms of size of the red blood cells. In microcytic anaemia, the red blood cells are smaller than normal, in normocytic anaemia, they are of normal size, and in macrocytic anaemia, the red blood cells are large than
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Dec 2008
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All about Anaemia
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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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Aug 2008
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Megaloblastic anaemia
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of megaloblastic anaemia by professional health specialists
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Apr 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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Sickle cell disease
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of Sickle cell anaemia by professional health specialists.
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Feb 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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Anaemia
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Dietitians Association of Australia
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The most common form of anaemia in Australia is iron deficiency anaemia. Eating iron-rich foods can help to prevent and treat iron deficiency anaemia.
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Jan 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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