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    Normocytic anemias are characterized by a normal red blood cell size but decreased red blood cell count, hematocrit, and hemoglobin levels. They become more common with age. Causes include nutritional deficiencies, chronic diseases, and bone marrow disorders. Specific types discussed include B2 (riboflavin) deficiency anemia, aplastic anemia, and anemia of chronic disease. Treatment focuses on addressing the underlying cause through supplements, medications, or stem cell transplant depending on the condition.

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    Normocytic anemias are characterized by a normal red blood cell size but decreased red blood cell count, hematocrit, and hemoglobin levels. They become more common with age. Causes include nutritional deficiencies, chronic diseases, and bone marrow disorders. Specific types discussed include B2 (riboflavin) deficiency anemia, aplastic anemia, and anemia of chronic disease. Treatment focuses on addressing the underlying cause through supplements, medications, or stem cell transplant depending on the condition.

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    Normocytic anemias are characterized by a normal red blood cell size but decreased red blood cell count, hematocrit, and hemoglobin levels. They become more common with age. Causes include nutritional deficiencies, chronic diseases, and bone marrow disorders. Specific types discussed include B2 (riboflavin) deficiency anemia, aplastic anemia, and anemia of chronic disease. Treatment focuses on addressing the underlying cause through supplements, medications, or stem cell transplant depending on the condition.

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    Normocytic Anemia's

    Normocytic anemias
    Normocytic anemias are classified as
    anemias with a mean (average) corpuscular
    volume (RBC volume), decreased
    heamatocrit and hemoglobin levels
    These types of anemias are typical found in
    elderly patients (85yrs and older) but can
    be seen in ages as early as 44yrs.
    The prevalence of these anemias increases
    with age and can be found predominately in
    males

    Causes

    Malnutrition
    Malabsorption
    Poor dieting
    Mixture of macro and microcytic
    anemia

    B2 Deficiency
    (ariboflavinosis)
    Dietary deficiency of riboflavin (ariboflavinosis) is
    characterized by sore throat
    cheilosis (lesions on the lips)
    angular stomatitis (lesions on the angles of the mouth)
    glossitis: fissured and bright pink colored tongue)
    normocytic, normochromic anemia
    Severe riboflavin deficiency may affect the conversion
    of vitamin B6 to its coenzyme, as well as conversion of
    tryptophan to niacin.
    Concentrations <1 mcg/L are considered significantly
    diminished

    Know your symptoms b2 defficiency

    Treatment
    measurement of urinary riboflavin can be used to
    confirm riboflavin deficiency.
    Treatment generally involves oral riboflavin
    supplements
    a dosage of 2 to 10 mg is to be administered 3 times
    daily until symptoms improve
    The dosage is reduced to 2 to 4 mg once daily until
    you completely recover.
    Failure of oral supplements are can be compensated
    for via riboflavin injections.
    higher doses are recommended for pregnant and
    lactating women.

    Types of Normocytic
    anemias (NA)
    Anemia of Chronic Disease
    Aplastic anemia
    Anemia resulting form sickle cell
    disease (not SC anemia)
    B2 deficiency anemia
    B6 deficiency anemia

    Aplastic Anemia (AA)


    Causes:
    Damage to the stem cells in bone marrow, which are responsible for
    making red blood cells (RBCs), White Blood cells (WBCs) and platelets
    (plats)
    AA is generally an acquired disorder. However, some hereditary
    diseases such as Fanconi anemia and other congenital disorders may
    cause AA.
    Acquired causes:
    Exposure to toxins: Pesticides and arsenic (farmers at risk)
    Radiation: chemotherapy patients. (cancer patients at risk)
    administration of chloramphenicol (an antibiotic rarely used in the
    US)
    HIV patients and autoimmune disease patients are also at risk
    Pregnancy (temporarily)

    Aplastic Anemia (AA)


    Signs and symptoms:
    RBC:

    Fatigue
    Shortness of breath
    Dizziness
    Cold sensation in hands and feet

    WBC:
    Fever
    Frequent infection
    PLTS:
    Bleeding gums
    Easily bruised, easy to bleed
    Abnormally long bleeding
    Heavy menstruate
    Nose bleeds

    Aplastic Anemia (AA)


    Treatment:
    Isolating the cause is the primary focus for
    treatment.

    Physical examination
    History
    Blood count
    etc

    Known treatments include:


    Blood transfusion
    Bone marrow stem cell transplant (curative
    depending on the cause).

    Aplastic anemia

    REFERENCES
    National Center for Biotechnology
    Information, . ( 2014, June 11).Aplastic
    Anemia.Retrieved March 9, 2015, from
    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealt
    h/PMH0062936
    Brill JR, Baumgardner DJ (2000,
    November).Normocytic anemia.Retrieved
    March 9, 2015, from
    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1112
    6852

    REFERENCES
    Elson M. Haas, M.D (2006).Treatment for a Riboflavin
    Deficiency.Retrieved March 11, 2015, from
    http://www.livestrong.com/article/427637-treatment-for-ariboflavin-deficiency/
    Mayo Clinic. (N/A). Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Plasma. Retrieved
    March 11, 2015, from
    http://www.mayomedicallaboratories.com/testcatalog/Clinical+and+Interpretive/61637
    Larry E. Johnson, MD, PhD
    (2014,October ).Riboflavin.Retrieved March 11, 2015, from
    http://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/nutritional_disorde
    rs/vitamin_deficiency_dependency_and_toxicity/riboflavin.htmlSee more at: http://reffor.us/index.php#sthash.cnpQM46v.dpuf

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