A Clinical Study of Severity of Anaemia in Adults Attending Outpatient Department with Regard to Signs and Symptoms in Rural South Indian Medical College
Journal Title: International Journal of Contemporary Medical Research - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 12
Abstract
Introduction: Anaemia is a common disorder in India. Although it may be due to various causes, iron deficiency is most commonly found cause. Numerous studies conducted in India, found that poor dietary habits of not eating enough fruits, legumes, and lack of access to health care being reasons for the prevalence of high percentage of anaemia, especially in women. Study aimed to record the prominent signs and symptoms of anaemia and its correlation with the severity of anaemia in patients Material and methods: The study was conducted at Rajah Muthiah Medical College and Hospital in which 100 patients attending the Outpatient Department of General Medicine were enrolled in the study. The data were collected with written consent for history, clinical examination, needed investigations for the study. Results: Majority of the cases were in the age group of 30 – 60 years. Females in the menstruating and perimenopausal age group were found to have moderate anaemia. Vegetarians were found to have more severe anaemia with Hb < 6 gm/ dl. Dimorphic anaemia was the most commonly seen type of anaemia. The most common presenting symptom was fatigue. The most common finding on general physical examination was pallor. Conclusion: Dimorphic anaemia was the most commonly seen type of anaemia. The most common presenting symptom was fatigue. The most common finding on general physical examination was pallor.
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S. Selvamuthukumaran
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A Clinical Study of Severity of Anaemia in Adults Attending Outpatient Department with Regard to Signs and Symptoms in Rural South Indian Medical College
Introduction: Anaemia is a common disorder in India. Although it may be due to various causes, iron deficiency is most commonly found cause. Numerous studies conducted in India, found that poor dietary habits of not eati...