A low hematocrit
indicates anemia (low red blood cells or hemoglobin).
Any cat older than that detected eating litter should be taken to a veterinarian, since this behavior often
indicates anemia or other dietary deficiencies.
(Bizarrely, a compulsive consumption of ice cubes, called pagophagia, might
indicate anemia... or that you're one of those annoying ice chewers.)
High levels can
indicate anemia, and low levels can reveal a nutritional deficiency.
A complete blood count will also be taken in order to measure red and white blood cell and platelet counts and may
indicate anemia, another indicator of kidney disease.
If beating slightly alters while breathing in and out, this can be caused by an unfamiliar environment or momentary stress; however, abnormalities, including a speedy or sluggish pulse, can
indicate anemia, lung disease, pressure on the brain, or a failure of circulation.
Blood tests
indicate anemia, which suggests parvovirus, whipworms, or hookworms.
Your kitty's gums may not be as pink as usual
indicating anemia.
We also look at the color of the gums - if they are pale, it can
indicate anemia or heart disease.
Blood samples may
indicate anemia but this is not specific and only a few tumors will have cancer cells in the blood.
Not exact matches
Anemia would
indicate a severe iron deficiency, but a baby can be dangerously iron - deficient without yet being anemic.
But breastfeeding advocates question the need for iron supplements for breastfed babies,
indicating that they are not necessary unless signs of
anemia are present.
«The study
indicates that screening for silent strokes in children starting school can lead to early detection and prevention of recurrences as well as reduction in other complications of sickle cell
anemia such as acute painful episodes and acute chest syndrome.
Further analysis
indicated that for every 10 mg increase in iron dose per day (up to 66 mg per day), risk of maternal
anemia was 12 % lower, birth weight increased by 15 g and risk of low birth weight decreased by 3 %.
The same approach could
indicate, months before an infant is born, whether he or she has inherited cystic fibrosis, sickle - cell
anemia and other diseases.
This test, when it reveals the red blood cells to be very large, can
indicate megaloblastic
anemia, which is caused by a B12 and / or folate deficiency.
A blood test can determine whether a person has a low red blood cell count (which could signal
anemia) or a high white blood cell count (which could
indicate inflammation), while a stool test will help detect inflammation and rule out infections with similar symptoms to Crohn's disease like C. difficile and E. coli.
This usually
indicates Iron deficiency
anemia.
Elevated levels of bilirubin (jaundice) might
indicate liver damage or disease or certain types of
anemia.
It is difficult to determine exactly what proportion of those losses are due to maternal malnutrition, but recent research
indicates that 60 percent of deaths of children under age 5 are associated with malnutrition — and children's malnutrition is strongly correlated with mothers» poor nutritional status.17 Problems related to
anemia, for example, including cognitive impairment in children and low productivity in adults, cost US$ 5 billion a year in South Asia alone.18 Illness associated with nutrient deficiencies have significantly reduced the productivity of women in less developed countries.19 A recent report from Asia shows that malnutrition reduces human productivity by 10 percent to 15 percent and gross domestic product by 5 percent to 10 percent.20 By improving the nutrition of adolescent girls and women, nations can reduce health care costs, increase intellectual capacity, and improve adult productivity.21
Anemia indicates that a person suffering from this condition has an iron deficiency.
This test can also be used to
indicate potential
anemia.
This change accompanied by pain to the tongue may
indicate a more serious problem such as infection, nerve damage, coronary heart disease, and
anemia.
Anemia is a real thing, and studies
indicate that women experience more adverse reactions to blood donation than men.
A very low ferritin level, 12 mcg / mL or lower, also
indicates iron deficiency
anemia.
Anemia,
indicated by a low red blood cell count, is common in hypothyroidism, and sometimes the fist sign of thyroid disease.
A complete blood count and chemistry profile (if
indicated) will be obtained to screen your dog for evidence of infection,
anemia or problems with internal organs before surgery is performed.
The tests
indicated extremely low red blood cell (RBC) counts, and Carol suspected a case of immune - mediated hemolytic
anemia (IMHA).
Not all positive cats are anemic when they have these organisms nor is the organism necessarily the cause of their
anemia; so a coombs test might also be
indicated.
In animals with
anemia or evidence of bleeding, a reticulocyte (young red blood cells) count and coagulation studies may be
indicated.
Blood bilirubin levels are useful in
indicating liver disease and may help identify certain types of
anemia.
Low counts of certain blood cells can
indicate hidden diseases such as
anemia, bleeding or even bone marrow or immune system disorders.
Blood bilirubin levels are useful in
indicating liver disease and possibly help characterize
anemia.
• Complete blood cell count (CBC)- This is a blood test that looks at the numbers of white and red blood cells and platelets as well as the types and abnormalities of blood cells A CBC may be
indicated if the patient is not in good physical condition because it can detect signs of infection and
anemia which may be significant in the treatment regimen.
The veterinarian may recommend bacterial culture and bloodwork (CBC, chemistry, bacterial / viral disease screening), which can
indicate problems such as liver or kidney disease, metabolic problems, infection or inflammation,
anemia, or electrolyte imbalance.