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Millions of people are told they are anaemic every year, yet few are ever properly told what that actually means.
Why are you tired all the time?
What does a low haemoglobin really indicate?
What are ferritin, MCV, B12, folate and reticulocytes?
When is anaemia harmless, and when can it signal something more serious?
In Understanding Anaemia, Consultant Haematologist Dr Drew Provan explains the causes, symptoms, investigations and treatments of anaemia in clear, practical language designed for patients, not doctors. Drawing on decades of experience in clinical haematology, this book helps readers understand both their symptoms and their blood test results with confidence.
Topics covered include:
• Iron deficiency anaemia
• B12 and folate deficiency
• Anaemia of chronic disease
• Haemolytic anaemias
• Inherited anaemias including thalassaemia and sickle cell disease
• Bone marrow disorders and blood cancers
• Blood tests and how to interpret them
• Ferritin, MCV, reticulocytes and other key laboratory markers
• Modern treatments including iron infusions and B12 replacement
• When anaemia requires urgent investigation
Written in plain English and supported by real clinical insight, Understanding Anaemia is designed to reduce anxiety, improve understanding, and help patients ask the right questions about their health.
Whether you have recently been diagnosed, are trying to understand abnormal blood tests, or simply want a clearer explanation of anaemia and fatigue, this book provides an accessible guide to one of the world’s most common medical conditions.
Millions of people are told they are anaemic every year, yet few are ever properly told what that actually means.
Why are you tired all the time?
What does a low haemoglobin really indicate?
What are ferritin, MCV, B12, folate and reticulocytes?
When is anaemia harmless, and when can it signal something more serious?
In Understanding Anaemia, Consultant Haematologist Dr Drew Provan explains the causes, symptoms, investigations and treatments of anaemia in clear, practical language designed for patients, not doctors. Drawing on decades of experience in clinical haematology, this book helps readers understand both their symptoms and their blood test results with confidence.
Topics covered include:
• Iron deficiency anaemia
• B12 and folate deficiency
• Anaemia of chronic disease
• Haemolytic anaemias
• Inherited anaemias including thalassaemia and sickle cell disease
• Bone marrow disorders and blood cancers
• Blood tests and how to interpret them
• Ferritin, MCV, reticulocytes and other key laboratory markers
• Modern treatments including iron infusions and B12 replacement
• When anaemia requires urgent investigation
Written in plain English and supported by real clinical insight, Understanding Anaemia is designed to reduce anxiety, improve understanding, and help patients ask the right questions about their health.
Whether you have recently been diagnosed, are trying to understand abnormal blood tests, or simply want a clearer explanation of anaemia and fatigue, this book provides an accessible guide to one of the world’s most common medical conditions.