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Cells of the Blood and the classification of anaemia

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About Course

Anaemia is a reduction in the amount of haemoglobin in the blood. Haemoglobin is required to carry oxygen to the organs and muscles, so too little haemoglobin results in a reduction in oxygen supply.

What Will You Learn?

  • Blood Composition and Types of Anaemia

Course Content

Blood and the classification of anaemia

  • What is anaemia?
  • Anaemia – iron deficiency
  • Lack of vitamin B12 or folate
  • Blood Groups

Overview of Blood Composition
A brief overview of the function and composition of blood, focusing on the red blood cell and the development of the various types of anaemia.

Signs and Symptoms

Types of Anaemia

Who is at risk of Anaemia?
Anaemia can be caused in many ways. Those at higher risk: Young and have not built up a store of iron, essential vitamins and minerals, have a diet lacking in iron, essential vitamins and minerals. Suffer from certain diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease, bone marrow disorders, chronic illnesses such as rheumatoid arthritis, heart disease, chronic liver diseases or severe infections. Have bowel cancer or have recently had major surgery. Girls and women having periods can also become anaemic. Pregnant women may become anaemic as the developing fetus takes essential iron for their own development from their mother. The risk of anaemia also increases with age as our stores of vitamins and minerals decrease.

Anaemia Tests

Treatment

Advice for Patients