General Nursing©

ANEMIA

Causes:

There are a number of different causes and types of Anemia. Some of the more common causes of Anemia include:

Increased loss of red blood cells:

• Increased blood loss from specific diseases (ulcers, cancers, certain types of infection
• Menstruation (heavy or prolonged), trauma, or hemorrhoids
• Certain medications that increase or cause bleeding, such as aspirin or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (e.g., ibuprofen, naproxen, and others)

Increased need for hemoglobin or red blood cells:

• Chronic diseases, such as arthritis, kidney failure, inflammatory bowel disease, liver disease
• Specific vitamin/mineral deficiencies, such as iron, vitamin B12, folic acid
• Conditions where nutrient absorption is a problem, such as with celiac disease
• Excessive alcohol ingestion
• Decreased activity of the bone marrow
• Kidney disease or kidney failure
• Chemotherapy medications
  

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