How does anemia cause leukemia?
Anemia cannot cause leukemia but could be a sign of bone marrow that's not producing enough red blood cells
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
Yes anemia can be diagnosed through a blood test. Your doctor will conduct a complete blood count to detect how your cells are functioning normally and carrying oxygen to all parts of the body.
When we get a blood test, it checks for hemoglobin levels, how well the organs are working and also checks for cancers and other chronic diseases.
Though it is very rare, yes several blood sample withdrawal especially during the hospital stay can cause latrogenic anemia.
Yes, one gets a local anesthesia before the bone marrow test to numb that area during aspriation/biopsy. Without the local anesthesia it will be very difficult to perform this test and it is also not advisable to do it without local anesthesia.
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