Anemia in senior citizens
Journal Title: MedPulse -International Medical Journal - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 3
Abstract
Present study was carried out in Tertiary care Govt. Hospital, Solapur-Maharashtra. We studied-150 patients of anemia above 60 yrs. of age. Each case was studied with clinical examination and following investingations –Hb%, peripheral smear. Sr. Iron, Sr.Proteins, PCV, Stool & urine exam, ECG.X-ray chest, bone marrow for stainable iron. In present study male gender predominated. Common symptoms were breathlessness and easy fatigue. Commonest etiology was chronic diseases followed by iron deficiency. Tuberculosis and liver cirrhosis were common diseases causing anemia. Cause of iron deficiency was nutritional followed by per rectal bleeding.
Authors and Affiliations
Neelima Deshpande, Harshal Kakade, Madhura Jathar, S A Sangale, Nandkumar Deshpande, Ashok Shinde
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