2015 1A1 Group 8 - Anaemia

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Team members

Names / Roles:

[Justin] (Leader)
[] (Editor)
[] (Researcher)
[] (Researcher)

Meaning / Definition

Causes and Effects

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1) include a description of the condition(s) or situation(s) causing the disorder or disease;

2) include a description of the effect(s), outcome(s) or impact(s) on the patients' lives as a result of having the disorder or disease.

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Signs and Symptoms

Many cases of anemia are considered mild, but even mild anemia can cause symptoms and may require treatment. More severe forms are less common but can lead to a host of complications, some of them quite serious, such as organ damage or heart failure. Symptoms of anemia include:

Fatigue(Fatigue or tiredness should be distinguished from words like sleepiness or drowsiness. Fatigue is a perceived lack of energy. It may represent mental or physical exhaustion.)

Dizziness or lightheadedness                                                                   url(http://www.natrx.co.za/healthcentre/conditions/anaemia/)

                                                                                                                    url(http://sleepdisorders.about.com)

Prevention and Treatment

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1) include a description of the steps to prevent getting the disorder or disease (if it cannot be prevented, do explain why);

2) include a description of the treatment of the disorder or disease (if it cannot be treated, do explain why) or the steps to lessen its signs or symptoms.

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Link to Other Illnesses or Diseases

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