Management of anaemia

There are three forms of blood clotting disorders that we assess:

Anaemia caused by blood loss

Anaemia caused by blood loss often goes undetected, as it occurs slowly and over a long period of time.

This type of anaemia results from gastrointestinal conditions (ulcers, haemorrhoids, gastritis and cancer), the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (dispirin or ibuprofen) which can cause ulcers, menstruation and childbirth where menstrual bleeding is excessive and there are multiple pregnancies.
Anaemia caused by decreased or faulty red blood cell production

Anaemia caused by decreased or faulty red blood cell production is when the body produces too few blood cells, or the blood cells function incorrectly. Red blood cells may be faulty or decreased due to abnormal red blood cells or a lack of minerals and vitamins needed for red blood cells to work properly.

There are a number of conditions associated with type of anaemia, including sickle cell anaemia, iron-deficiency anaemia, vitamin deficiency, bone marrow and stem cell problems, as well as other health conditions.
Anaemia caused by destruction of red blood cells

Anaemia caused by a destruction of red blood cells occurs when the red blood cells are too fragile to withstand the routine stress of the circulatory system.

This form of anaemia is also referred to as haemolytic anaemia which is present at birth or may develop later in life, sometimes with no known cause.