How does anemia cause leukemia?
Anemia cannot cause leukemia but could be a sign of bone marrow that's not producing enough red blood cells
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
MPN stands for myeloproliferative neoplasms. MPN is diagnosed by examining samples of your blood and bone marrow. Sometimes the diagnosis of MPN is only made when other causes of altered blood count have been excluded.
Bone marrow is found in the center of most bones and has many blood vessels. There are two types of bone marrow: red and yellow. Red marrow contains blood stem cells that can become red blood cells, white blood cells, or platelets. Yellow marrow consists of fat and stem cells that produce cartilage and bones in the body.
One can see a general practioner (GP) for low hemoglobin.
Normally, your red blood cells are all about the same size. A high RDW means that there is a major difference between the size of your smallest and largest red blood cells. This may be a sign of a medical condition.
Yes anemia can be diagnosed through a blood test. Your doctor will conduct a complete blood count to detect how your cells are functioning normally and carrying oxygen to all parts of the body.
Hb Test, Hb
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